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Roasted Squash and Radicchio Salad With Buttermilk Dressing & Sweet Corn Arepas

January 17, 2016 by Mary 32 Comments

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You know I love salads for dinner and since it is the season for squash, I wanted to share this recipe with you! It may sound a little bit time consuming, but it’s not. Perfect for a meatless weeknight meal, particularly after all the rich holiday food.

I love delicata squash because the skin is truly delicate enough so that you don’t have to go through the time consuming step of peeling it and you can eat it. It’s probably like potato skins and has more nutrients than the actual squash part. Don’t quote me on that, I’m just guessing.

This recipe is from Melissa Clark at The New York Times. I like a lot of her recipes as we seem to have the same likes. But at first when I read this recipe, I was not too keen on the buttermilk in the dressing as I’m usually just an oil and vinegar kind of gal. But, I went ahead and followed hers exactly (this is rare) and this was delicious!! Not at all creamy like a ranch dressing, which is what I was afraid of, just the right amount of creaminess to work oh so nicely with squash and greens.

Roasted Squash and Radicchio Salad With Buttermilk Dressing & sweet corn arepas.

Try this, this coming week. I served this with Delicias Andinas sweet corn arepas, toasted of course and gluten-free – so satisfying, different and delicious!!! 

ROASTED SQUASH AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING – by Melissa Clark – serves 4

2 delicata squashes (10 ounces each), halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch half-moons
1 Tbs. honey
1 ½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. smoky chile powder, such as New Mexico or chipotle
6 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup buttermilk
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. finely chopped tarragon
1 large garlic clove, grated
1 head radicchio, cored and shredded (4 cups)
4 cups arugula
⅔ cup chopped toasted pecans (see note)
⅓ cup thinly sliced scallions

Toast pecans first by heating oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until they deepen in color and turn fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool before chopping.

Raise heat in oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss squash with honey, 3/4 teaspoon salt, chile powder and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, lemon juice, tarragon, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and the garlic. Whisk in remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) oil.

In a large bowl, combine radicchio, arugula, squash, pecans and scallions. Toss in buttermilk dressing; taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Roast leg of mutton, cooked medium-rare.

So I know I’ve told you about how our two boys cook. They actually do most of the cooking in their partnerships. Both girls are great bakers, fearless with yeast, all breads and desserts. This is such a great thing as a mom of boys because we are always in conversations about food!! They text me their dinner photos all the time. Here’s Zach from Warsaw showing me his farmer’s market roast leg of mutton, perfectly cooked, I might add!! I’ve never had mutton – have you? So cool that he can be so far away, yet we can still be a very big part of their daily lives. This is what happens when you make great home cooked food a central theme.

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  1. Raymund says

    January 18, 2016 at 2:26 AM

    Thats a nice looking salad you got there! I need those in my life 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:42 AM

      Yes!! All salads are great in my book – and great for you, Raymund!!

      Reply
  2. Jovina Coughlin says

    January 18, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    How refreshing and a wonderful winter salad. I love buttermilk dressing.
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:44 AM

      Yes on the salad, however the dressing didn’t really taste like a buttermilk dressing, it was just smooth and delicious!

      Reply
  3. Sues says

    January 18, 2016 at 11:39 AM

    Wow, this salad looks beautiful! Definitely looks like a fancy restaurant salad 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:44 AM

      Thanks Sues!! How sweet of you to say!

      Reply
  4. Amy says

    January 18, 2016 at 2:02 PM

    Oh my, your salad looks so good right now. I wish it was snowing so hard today.
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:44 AM

      Thanks Amy!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  5. Julie at Hostess At Heart says

    January 19, 2016 at 6:48 PM

    I just love salads like this and am always looking for new ways to use squash! Both of my kids are pretty resourceful cooks too. I just love that they can take care of themselves, and know they eat better because of it.
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:45 AM

      Julie – that’s so true – I feel the same way about my kids!

      Reply
  6. cheri says

    January 19, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Mary, what a beautiful salad, I recently made a dressing with buttermilk and was pleasantly surprised, will try your version. Happy New Year!
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:46 AM

      Exactly Cheri – I too was pleasantly surprised!!

      Reply
  7. Izzy @ She Likes Food says

    January 19, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    This is my kind of salad! I’ve only used radicchio once but I loved it! The ranch dressing sounds pretty awesome too!
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:47 AM

      All around, this is a great recipe. Hope you get to try it!

      Reply
  8. David @ Spiced says

    January 20, 2016 at 9:48 AM

    I love the thought about making food a central theme in a house! We have a new son (2 months old this week), and I totally plan on teaching him how to cook and bake. But in the meantime, I think I need some of this salad…it looks delicious and perfect for the winter!
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:48 AM

      Congratulations David on your new son!!! Cherish and enjoy every moment (even 2 am feedings) as you won’t believe how fast they grow up!!

      Reply
  9. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    January 20, 2016 at 12:33 PM

    I do most of the cooking in our house, too. And Mrs KR the baking. Works out well. 🙂 Anyway, this looks wonderful. And I’m a fan of Melissa Clark, too. Thanks for this.
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:48 AM

      Thanks John!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  10. Liz says

    January 20, 2016 at 9:14 PM

    Oh, I wish my kids loved to cook! Maybe my boys will marry girls I can chat food with 🙂 Your salad is exactly the sort of thing I like parked in my fridge for lunches. Bill wouldn’t touch it, so I’d get every morsel to myself. It does look fabulous!
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:49 AM

      Thanks Liz!! More for you then! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Bam's Kitchen says

    January 21, 2016 at 12:13 AM

    This salad looks killer good and loving the items in your ingredient list. A little sweet, salty spicy…and sour. Yum!
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:57 AM

      Exactly Bobbi!! All goodness!!

      Reply
  12. Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says

    January 21, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    What a great recipe! I just stumbled upon your blog. I’m in NYC too (actually in NJ, but across the river, so same thing! :P). Looking forward to keeping up with your delicious recipes. Have a nice day! 🙂
    Olivia @ Olivia’s Cuisine recently posted…Kibbeh (Lebanese Beef Croquettes)My Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:50 AM

      Olivia – so glad you found me!!! We raised our kids in Summit, NJ – 16 years! Welcome – and come back often!!

      Reply
  13. Pamela @ BFG says

    January 22, 2016 at 4:33 PM

    Love your Winter salad and thanks for the introduction to sweet corn arepas!
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:51 AM

      Yes Pamela!! I think you’re going to be hearing more about delicious arepas – and they’re totally gluten-free!

      Reply
  14. Fae's Twist & Tango says

    January 23, 2016 at 2:49 PM

    Everything about this salad, from the roasted squash slices to the creamy buttermilk dressing is brilliant. Such a decadent presentation. The roast looks pretty darn good too! 🙂

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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:53 AM

      LOL – yes that roast does look good – I think they froze some of it and were eating on it for weeks!!

      Reply
  15. Amanda says

    January 24, 2016 at 1:25 PM

    I’m not really a fan of ranch dressing either, but this definitely looks like a dressing that I would love. I really like all of the different flavors going on in this salad!
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:54 AM

      Exactly Amanda – there’s just a lot of really nice flavors – including the deep richness of the pecans!

      Reply
  16. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says

    February 4, 2016 at 10:33 PM

    I love delicata squash too! It’s great to enjoy winter squash flavor without having to peel anything. 🙂 And that looks like a great salad! Yum!
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:56 AM

      I know – I hate peeling butternut squash – and it makes my fingertips all wrinkle-y.

      Reply

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