Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad
photo by Artemis Platts
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 4 1⁄2 cups cubed butternut squash (3/4-inch)
- 3 medium shallots, quartered
- 4 1⁄2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lb fresh Brussels sprout, halved lengthwise
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries
- 1⁄3 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional) or 1/3 cup walnuts (optional)
directions
- Step 1.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine squash, shallots and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; toss to coat well. Roast until almost tender and starting to brown, about 20 minutes.
- Step 2.
- Meanwhile, combine Brussels sprouts, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl; toss to coat well.
- Step 3.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven; add the Brussels sprouts to the squash mixture and spread the vegetables in an even layer. Continue roasting until all the vegetables are tender and browned, about 20 minutes.
- Step 4.
- Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, tahini, maple syrup, rosemary, pepper and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Step 5.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large bowl. Add cranberries and the dressing; toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with nuts. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for up to 4 hours. (The salad may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.).
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Artemis Platts
United States
I've only recently really started to enjoy and experiment with cooking, since I've been married. My husband is a very good cook, fortunately. . .but I'm getting better. It's much more gratifying to cook for more than one.