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Squash and Radicchio Salad


With Pecans
October 15, 2019

Ingredients

8–10 servings

SQUASH

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

VINAIGRETTE AND ASSEMBLY

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 plus 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

4 tsp. pure maple syrup


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Freshly ground black pepper

2 small heads of radicchio, leaves separated, torn if large

½ medium Asian pear, thinly sliced

3 oz. Piave cheese or Parmesan, shaved

¼ cup parsley leaves

½ lemon

Preparation

SQUASH

Step 1
Place racks in middle and lower third of oven and set a rimmed baking sheet on each;
preheat oven to 450°. 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°.

Step 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.

VINAIGRETTE AND ASSEMBLY

Step 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.

Step 4
Blend shallot, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, ¼ cup lemon juice, and remaining
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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.

Step 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.

Step 6
Toss Asian pear with 1 Tbsp. 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.

Step 7
Do Ahead: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room
temperature before using.

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