Roasted Acorn Squash Arugula Salad
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 teaspoons sherry vinegar1 shallot, cut into thin slices1/2 large acorn squash (about 18 ounces), peeled, halved, seeds removed, cut into 1 inch wedges2 cloves garlic2 spring thyme4 cups wild arugula1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
Preheat oven to 350F.
Toss acorn squash with 1 tablespoon oil, garlic cloves, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
Place contents of bowl on baking sheet and put in center rack of oven. Cook until squash is tender and edges begin to caramelize, approx 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and set aside.
To make vinaigrette: place vinegar in small mixing bowl; while whisking, slowly pour in remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to emulsify. Add shallots and season to taste.
To assemble: In large mixing bowl, toss arugula with vinaigrette and pomegranate seeds.
Place arugula on four serving plates, divide the squash among the plates and tuck them in between the leaves. Garnish with the toasted pine nuts.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KEEKBEAN.
Toss acorn squash with 1 tablespoon oil, garlic cloves, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
Place contents of bowl on baking sheet and put in center rack of oven. Cook until squash is tender and edges begin to caramelize, approx 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and set aside.
To make vinaigrette: place vinegar in small mixing bowl; while whisking, slowly pour in remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to emulsify. Add shallots and season to taste.
To assemble: In large mixing bowl, toss arugula with vinaigrette and pomegranate seeds.
Place arugula on four serving plates, divide the squash among the plates and tuck them in between the leaves. Garnish with the toasted pine nuts.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KEEKBEAN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 117.8
- Total Fat: 8.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 8.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 8.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
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