WINTER PANZANELLA WITH APPLE DRESSING

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Panzanella is my favorite salad, but made with tomatoes. Since good tomatoes are hard to find in the winter, I created this winter version, using roasted butternut squash, apple and cranberries.-Julie Merriman, Cold Brook, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Dash each salt and pepper
1 loaf sourdough bread (1 pound), cut into cubes
2 tablespoons each minced fresh basil, cilantro and mint, divided
1 cup fresh arugula
1 medium apple, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
APPLE DRESSING:
1/4 cup chopped peeled apple
2 tablespoons honey, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon apple brandy or apple cider
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place squash cubes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven and cool., In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon each basil, cilantro and mint. Transfer to a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Set aside., Place the cooled squash, arugula, apple slices, onion, cranberries, olives, lime juice and zest, croutons and remaining herbs in a large bowl., In a small skillet, cook apple in 1 tablespoon each honey and oil over medium heat until apple is softened and caramelized, stirring often. Transfer to a blender., Add the vinegar, brandy, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining honey. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Elmira Jakupi
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This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Juhel Ahmed
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish.


Odediran Ayoola
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


cora zonamor
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I would definitely make this dish again.


babarn chhteri
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.


angel racaza
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


Gabriel Martinez Carballal
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This winter panzanella is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Mr Ariyan999
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I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


Dinesh Pandey
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This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Md Shah Ali Ramjan
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I'm not a huge fan of apples, but I really enjoyed them in this dish.


Rocky Babu
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Muhammad Anisur Rahman
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish.


Ram Lamichhane
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The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came out perfectly.


Lavious Witbooi
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This winter panzanella is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.


Muhmmad Rafique Chachar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Susette Dume
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.


sabien Perales
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I was skeptical about the apple dressing, but it totally worked! It was the perfect complement to the roasted vegetables and apples.


Joana Nascimento
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This winter panzanella was a delightful surprise! The combination of roasted vegetables, apples, and toasted walnuts was simply divine. The apple dressing added a tangy and refreshing touch, balancing the richness of the roasted vegetables perfectly.