Butternut Squash and Watercress Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Name: Butternut Squash and Watercress Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 Tbsps champagne vinegar; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 7 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 237 milliliters pomegranate seeds; 2 Tbsps minced shallot (about 1 small); 340 grams (about 2 bunches) watercress, tough stems removed

Butternut Squash and Watercress Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 343 calories, 5g of protein, and 25g of fat. This gluten free, primal, and whole 30 recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up watercress, champagne vinegar, lemon zest, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for new year eve.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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Oven

Toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring once halfway through, until the squash is just tender and golden, about 30 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Squash

Cooking Oil

Remove from the oven, and cover to keep warm.

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Oven

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, shallots, lemon zest and ginger. While whisking, slowly add the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing is thickened and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Zest

Shallot

Vinegar

Ginger

Cooking Oil

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Whisk

Bowl

To serve, in a large mixing bowl, toss the watercress, warm squash and pomegranate seeds with the vinaigrette until coated; transfer to a serving platter.

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Pomegranate Seeds