Roasted Sweet Potato And Acorn Squash Winter Salad Recipes

BROWN SUGAR BAKED SWEET POTATOES AND ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
• Toss sweet potatoes and squash with butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide between two 17-by 11-inch 4-sided sheet pans. Bake, switching position of pans halfway through, 25 minutes.
• Stir together brown sugar and nutmeg. Turn vegetable slices and sprinkle evenly with sugar mixture. Bake until golden and tender, 35 to 40 minutes more.

ROAST ACORN SQUASH, SWEET POTATO AND BEET KALE AND QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADO, FETA AND POMEGRANATE IN A CILANTRO LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss the veggies in the oil, salt and pepper, place in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated 425F/220C oven until tender, about 20-25 minutes, flipping over half way through.
• Toss the chickpeas in the oil, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper and toast in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 15-20 minutes, mixing a few times.
• Puree everything in a food processor adding enough water to get the dressing to the desired consistency before seasoning with salt to taste.
• Meanwhile, bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water, about 15-20 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered.
• Massage the mixture of the lemon juice, oil and salt into the kale until the kale turns a darker green and gets all nice and soft and tender, about 1-2 minutes.
• Toss everything and enjoy!

ROASTED ACORN AND DELICATA SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Place acorn squash slices on 1 tray and sliced delicata on the other. Toss each with 1 Tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper.
• Place in oven and roast for 30 minutes; flip squash, rotate the trays, and roast for another 10-15 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
• Whisk vinegar, 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl; stir in wheat berries.
• Spread half of greens over a serving platter or bottom of a wide bowl, then add half of acorn squash, delicata squash, pearl onions, goat cheese, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with half of dressing; repeat with remaining ingredients and dressing. Toss lightly; serve immediately.