Delicata Squash Salad with Fingerling Potatoes and Pomegranate Seeds
- 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes (about 16 medium)
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium delicata squash (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, more as needed
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar, more as needed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 10 cups packed baby arugula (about 8 ounces)
- Seeds from 1 medium pomegranate (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup shaved or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 425F.
- Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slabs.
- Mound on a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and toss to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Arrange in a snug single layer and roast until just tender and starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
- While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the squash.
- Trim the squash, halve them lengthwise, and scoop out and discard the seeds and strings.
- Slice into thin half-moons, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Transfer to a large bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and sprinkle on 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- With your hands, gently toss to coat evenly.
- When the potatoes are out of the oven, line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment or a nonstick liner and arrange the squash slices across them.
- Roast, rotating the pans after 10 minutes, until the slices are just tender and starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Be sure not to overcook, or the squash will dry out.
- Note: Some slices will be darker than others even when cooked perfectly; this provides textural interest and depth of flavor.
- When done, set aside and let cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, combine the shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Whisk to blend, and slowly drizzle in the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil, continuing to whisk vigorously.
- Just before serving, put the potatoes and squash in a large bowl and drizzle with the vinaigrette.
- Toss well with your hands, taste, and adjust with more vinegar, lemon juice, or salt as needed.
- Add the arugula, half the pomegranate seeds, and half of the Parmigiano and gently mix in with your hands.
- To serve, sprinkle the salad with the remaining cheese and pomegranate seeds and top with a few grinds of black pepper.
fingerling potatoes, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, shallot, freshly squeezed lemon juice, champagne vinegar, mustard, honey, arugula, pomegranate, cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/delicata-squash-salad-with-fingerling-potatoes-and-pomegranate-seeds-388294 (may not work)