Green Salad With Roasted Squash
- Squash:
- 1 butternut squash (about 2 1/2 lb.), peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Pumpkin seeds:
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Salad:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 cups assorted salad greens, cut into small pieces
- Make squash: Preheat oven to 400u0b0F; line a large baking sheet with foil and mist with cooking spray. Toss squash with oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Arrange in a flat layer on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Turn each cube over, season with salt and pepper again and cook until browned and slightly caramelized around edges, about 20 minutes longer. Let cool on baking sheet. (Can be made up to 3 days in advance. Layer on paper towels on a plate. Wrap plate in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Make seeds: Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Combine seeds, butter, sugar, cinnamon, cumin, paprika and salt in a bowl. Spread over a baking sheet. Toast, stirring often, until crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely. (Can be made up to 3 days in advance. Keep covered in a dry, cool spot.)
- Make dressing: Whisk vinegar, salt, pepper and mustard in a large bowl until blended. Slowly add both oils, whisking constantly until blended and thickened.
- Just before serving, pile greens in bowl on top of dressing. Add squash and 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds; gently toss. Top with remaining seeds and serve.
butternut, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pumpkin seeds, unsalted butter, sugar, cinnamon, ground cumin, paprika, salt, salad, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard, vegetable oil, olive oil, salad greens
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/green-salad-roasted-squash (may not work)