Do-ahead Thanksgiving & Winter Holiday Salad
Pantry Recipe
Do-ahead Thanksgiving & Winter Holiday Salad
Holidays can be full of stress but this salad doesn’t have to be! It can be made 1-2 days ahead of time. Keep everything separate and simple toss together when ready to eat. Don’t forget to add salt and pepper, the difference between a good and a great salad is salt.
Add-ins that would be delicious: Fresh herbs like torn basil, parsley or cilantro leaves, nuts like pistachios, or slivered almonds, cheeses like goat, feta, or blue cheese, and proteins like turkey, chicken, salmon, and chickpeas.
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Eat Well,
xo Chef Carla
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Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Put delicata squash, butternut squash, and brussels sprouts on parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste and bake. Delicata and butternut squash roasts in 30 to 35 minutes (you’ll know when the seeds, slices, and cubes are golden and cooked through), and the brussels sprouts will take 20 to 25 minutes (take them out when they’re crispy).Prep the rest of the veggies and toss salad in a big bowl. If you are not using it all today, keep everything separate. Store the greens in an airtight container with a few dry paper towels to keep them fresh and store in the fridge.
Mix the balsamic, lemon, and honey in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until incorporated. Taste along the way and see if you like more or less oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Toss the salad with the dressing and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper.
Storage Tip:
- Everything should keep 1-3 days if you keep it seperate!
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