Roasted Squash Salad with Bitter Greens and Cheese
- 2 pounds thin-skinned winter squash, such as acorn, buttercup or kabochawashed well, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise 3/4 inch thick
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons maple sugar (See Note)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 10 ounces bitter salad greens, such as baby arugula, frisee and Belgian endive (about 16 cups)
- Shaved hard cheese, such as Toussaint or Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving (See Note)
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the squash wedges with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the parsley, marjoram and thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper and spread the squash in a single layer.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until just softened.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the maple sugar over the squash and roast for 15 minutes longer, until the sugar just starts to caramelize.
- Flip the squash, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of maple sugar and roast for 15 minutes longer, until the pieces are tender and golden.
- Let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar with the shallot and remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil.
- Add the greens, toss to coat and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the greens to plates or a platter and arrange the squash on top.
- Shave hard cheese over the salad and serve.
winter, extravirgin olive oil, flatleaf parsley, marjoram, thyme, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, maple sugar, red wine vinegar, shallot, salad greens, cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-squash-salad-with-bitter-greens-and-cheese (may not work)