Squash and Radicchio Salad With Pecans

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Squash and Radicchio Salad With Pecans

Ingredients

  • 6 898, honeynut, or delicata squash, halved, seeds removed, sliced into 1"-thick half-moons
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 tsp. plus ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; plus more for drizzling
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ small shallot, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 4 tsp. pure maple syrup
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 small heads of radicchio, leaves separated, torn if large
  • ½ medium Asian pear, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 3 oz. Piave cheese or Parmesan, shaved
  • ¼ cup parsley leaves
  • ½ lemon

Directions

  1. Place racks in middle and lower third of oven and set a rimmed baking sheet on each; preheat oven to 450°F. Toss squash with oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Remove baking sheets from oven and divide squash between them, arranging in a single layer. Roast, rotating sheets halfway through, until browned and tender, 15–25 minutes. Set squash aside; reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  2. Do Ahead: Squash can be roasted 1 day ahead. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature or heat slightly in a microwave before using.
  3. Toss pecans with 1 tsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt. Toast on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 8–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Set ½ cup pecans aside for serving.
  4. Blend shallot, lemon juice, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, and remaining pecans in a blender until mostly smooth. With motor running, gradually stream in ½ cup oil and blend until emulsified and smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  5. Toss radicchio and half of dressing in a large bowl to coat; season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a platter. Toss reserved squash with remaining dressing in the same bowl to coat; season with salt and pepper. Arrange over radicchio.
  6. Toss Asian pear with lemon juice in a small bowl. Top salad with Asian pear, cheese, parsley, and reserved pecans. Squeeze juice from lemon half over and drizzle with oil; season with more salt and pepper.
  7. Do Ahead: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.