The quiet was as soft as could be, with only the occasional sound of the kitty’s paws padding along the wood floors, so it was a perfect morning to spend a little extra time curled up in bed with the fireplace and a steaming latte warming me up. Outside, the snow was falling and coating the pines with a layer of what looked liked icing that had dripped from the sky. Beyond beautiful.
We had been warned that the storm was coming with plenty of time to grab groceries and supplies, so we could just hang at home in our cozy little birdhouse.
Roasted Squash, Red Onion and Pomegranate Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
I usually eat at least one giant salad a day, even on freezing days like these. When it’s chilly outside, I love a healthy and hearty salad made with warm roasted veggies tossed with organic greens.
This Roasted Squash, Red Onion and Pomegranate Salad is very simple and pretty. If you’re not crazy about pomegranate seeds, use dried cranberries instead. The dressing is light and slightly sweet, and it works well with the squash.
- 1 large head red leaf or butter lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite size pieces.
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 Delicata, Dumpling or 1 Butternut squash, seeded and sliced1/4 inch crosswise and then each circle cut in half.
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for roasting the squash
- juice of 1 orange (about ¼ cup)
- ½ red onion, sliced into thin wedges
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon dried Herbs du Provence or thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dissolve the honey in the orange juice by giving it a vigorous whisk.
- Add the ¼ cup olive oil, Sherry vinegar, mustard, and herbs into a bowl or jar and whisk or shake until mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Place the squash and onions on a baking pan.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, toss to coat, and arrange in a single layer.
- Place under broiler for 5 - 7 minutes, turning the veggies once during the process (keep and eye on it while it broils as it can burn very quickly).
- When the squash is lightly browned, remove from oven.
- Place lettuce in a large bowl or platter and arrange the warm veggies on top.
- Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the top and drizzle with salad dressing.
Enjoy!
