Recipe: Roasted Butternut & Brussels Salad
I’ve always loved a good underdog story. And as far as vegetables go, Brussels Sprouts have really come up from behind in a major way in recent decades, amiright?! I honestly don’t think I ever ate them growing up, and even without trying them would’ve believed they were disgusting based on the way my parent’s generation spoke of them. Little did we know, it’s all in the preparation!
This salad is a great example of the deliciousness of roasted Brussels Sprouts. They’re always a hit for me paired with roasted Sweet Potatoes or Beets, or the other star of this dish – Butternut Squash. YUM. This salad is fresh and warm all at once, and works great as a side dish or on its own as a meal. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU NEED
1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved or quartered
¼ C olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
⅓ C sliced leek (1 medium)
2 T lemon juice
2 T honey
2 T sherry vinegar
1 T Dijon-style mustard
1 tsp snipped fresh tarragon
4 C torn fresh kale (8 oz)
1 C finely chopped celery root
6 C water
1 C thinly sliced red cooking apple, such as Braeburn, Fuji, or Gala (1 medium)
¼ C blanched skinless hazelnuts (filberts), toasted and coarsely chopped
¼ C shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (1 oz)
1 radish, thinly sliced
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large shallow baking pan lined with foil, toss together squash, Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Roast 15 to 18 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
For vinaigrette, in a medium bowl whisk together leek, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, mustard, tarragon, and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In a large bowl, combine kale, celery root, apple, hazelnuts, and squash mixture. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss gently to coat. Top with cheese and radish. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
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