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Roasted Delicata Squash with Baby Kale and Balsamic Molasses Vinaigrette

Roasted Delicata Squash with Baby Kale and Balsamic Molasses VinaigretteOur most recent weekend was filled with visits to the cider mill and apple orchard and the apple pie and crisp baking has begun.  It feels good to be settling into these cooler autumn days.  Now that squash season is upon us, the number of squash from our CSA have been piling up on our kitchen island and yesterday I decided it was finally time to start doing something with them.  I began with the delicata squash– oblong, beautiful, and especially wonderful because you can keep the skin on for eating.  It’s roasted to draw out the sweetness, along with some red onions, then tossed together with some tender baby kale, crispy radishes, toasty pepitas, and tossed with a balsamic molasses vinaigrette.  Happy fall, my friends!

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Roasted Delicata Squash with Baby Kale and Balsamic Molasses VinaigretteRoasted Delicata Squash with Baby Kale and Balsamic Molasses Vinaigrette

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Roasted Delicata Squash with Baby Kale and Balsamic Molasses Vinaigrette
 
Ingredients
  • 1 delicata squash
  • 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups baby kale
  • 2 radishes, trimmed and cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon toasted pepitas

Balsamic Molasses Dressing
  • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dark molasses
  • ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice each end off of the squash and use a dull knife or spoon to gently scrape the seeds out of the squash. Slice squash into ½-inch thick rings.
  3. Place delicata squash rings on one half of the baking sheet and the onions on the other half. Drizzle olive oil over both, lightly season with salt and pepper, and toss until evenly coated. Roast for 15 minutes, until onions are golden brown. Remove onions and transfer to a plate to cool. Continue to roast squash for another 10-15 minutes, until squash is browned and a fork pierces through the squash easily.
  4. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, toss the greens and radishes with just a small amount of the dressing. Carefully arrange the greens in a shallow bowl or platter. In the same bowl, gently toss the squash and onions with another small amount of dressing, just enough to lightly coat the squash. Arrange squash and onions over baby kale and sprinkle with toasted pepitas. Drizzle with extra dressing to serve, if desired.

 

 

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19 Responses to Roasted Delicata Squash with Baby Kale and Balsamic Molasses Vinaigrette

  1. I love love love your styling in these photos! And balsamic molasses dressing – I have got to try that! (Also hint hint the recipe title still says maple balsamic vinaigrette – that sounds yummy too hehe)

    • I really thought I had replied to this comment right after I saw it, but for some reason I can’t find my reply anywhere. Am I going crazy?! Anyways, thank you for catching that typo! You are the best, Lu!

    • Sophie, I really thought I had already replied to a few of these comments, but somehow they went missing… Anyways, thanks so much for your encouragement. You are so kind!

  4. Fall brings some of the coziest memories – I just love all the ones you mentioned here! And I’m a huge fan of this squash – anything that does not require the removal of its skin it a big time winner in my book. Bonus points for also tasting amazing! Love the flavors you have going on here <3 happy fall Emily!

  6. I want to come eat dinner at your house, em!! love you so much! this looks delish and I do happen to have a couple delicata squash in my kitchen right now … 🙂

    • Yes, you should definitely come eat dinner at my house sometime. (Soon hopefully!) And of course, I would love to have dinner at your place too.
      PS I need your granola recipe. I devoured half the jar in one sitting. Not kidding at all! It’s so good!

  9. I am so happy to have found you! Your pictures are insane! I love each and every one. This particular recipe looks and probably tastes fantastic. Such a beautifully simple recipe. LOVE. <3