Winter Root Vegetable Salad Food

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine the onions, carrots and parsnips. Add the oil, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly. Scatter the vegetables on a large nonstick rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Turn the vegetables over and roast until tender and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Set the vegetables aside.
• In a salad bowl, combine the arugula, pear slices and roasted vegetables. Add the Apple Cider Vinaigrette and toss until coated. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts and serve.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in the oil.

ROASTED WINTER ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Oven to 400 degrees.
• Cover a sheet pan with foil.
• Toss the vegetables with the thyme, rosemary, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour into the sheet pan, spreading them out so they lay in a single layer.
• Pour the water into the pan, cover with foil, bake for about 30 minutes.
• Take the foil off the pan, and continue to roast, stirring once, until softened and beginning to brown, probably another 20 minutes.
• Serve warm.