Roasted Beet Butternut Squash And Apple Salad Food

SQUASH AND APPLE SALAD WITH MUSTARDY DRESSING

Steps:

• For the mustardy dressing: Combine the mustard and vinegar in a small bowl, then whisk in the oil until emulsified. Season to taste.
• For the salad: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the squash in the olive oil and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with a few pinches of salt, a few turns of pepper and the cayenne. Roast until browned, tossing halfway through, 18 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
• In a small bowl, toss the apple with the lemon juice.
• Place the spinach in a large serving bowl, then add the toppings beautifully in rows: the squash, onion, corn, Cheddar, sunflower seeds and the apple. Dress as desired.

ROASTED BEET AND WINTER SQUASH SALAD WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Roast the beets. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the greens off of the beets, leaving about 1/2 inch of the stems attached. Scrub the beets and place in a baking dish or ovenproof casserole. Add about 1/4 inch water to the dish. Cover tightly with a lid or foil, and bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the beets are tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. If not using right away, refrigerate in a covered bowl
• Line another roasting pan with foil or parchment and brush with olive oil. Peel the squash and cut in 1/2-inch thick slices. Toss with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and salt to taste and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until lightly browned and tender. You can do this at the same time that you roast the beets, but watch carefully if you need to put the baking sheet on a lower shelf. Remove from the heat and allow to cool
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil while you stem and wash the greens. Add salt to the water, and blanch the greens for 1 minute or until tender. Transfer the greens to a bowl of cold water, then drain and squeeze out the water. Chop coarsely
• Mix together the vinegars, garlic, salt, pepper, the remaining olive oil and the walnut oil. When the beets are cool enough to handle, trim the ends off, slip off their skins, cut in half, then slice into half-moon shapes. Toss with half the salad dressing. In a separate bowl, toss the roasted squash with the remaining dressing
• Place the greens on a platter, leaving a space in the middle. Arrange the beets and squash in alternating rows in the middle of the platter. Sprinkle on the fresh herbs and the walnuts. If desired, sprinkle on crumbled feta. Serve

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH WARM CIDER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the pan for the last 5 minutes.
• While the squash is roasting, combine the apple cider, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
• Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated Parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

ROSEMARY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BEETS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
• In a large bowl, toss together the butternut squash, beets, onion, garlic, rosemary, and melted butter. Place the mixture in a 13x9 Pyrex casserole dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the squash (or pumpkin) and the beets are tender.