Make-Ahead Grilled Escarole Salad with Citrus, Squash and Ricotta
Make-Ahead Grilled Escarole Salad with Citrus, Squash and Ricotta might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 539 calories, 10g of protein, and 39g of fat. This recipe serves 2. This recipe covers 40% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. If you have olive oil, kosher salt and pepper, ricotta cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes.
Instructions
1
Adjust oven racks to upper and lower middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Toss squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Olive Oil
Pepper
Squash
Salt
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Oven
2
Lay squash in single layers on parchment or foil-lined baking sheets; roast until tender, about 15 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through.
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Squash
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Baking Sheet
Aluminum Foil
3
Toss escarole with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat.
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Salt And Pepper
Olive Oil
Escarole
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Grill Pan
Grill
4
Brush canola oil onto grill and heat until smoking. Grill escarole until wilted and charred in places, about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Canola Oil
Escarole
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Grill
5
Let drain on paper towels and cool slightly. Meanwhile, grill lemon halves cut-side down until charred and caramelized, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Lemon
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Grill
6
Toss together escarole, squash, oranges and ricotta.
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Escarole
Orange
Ricotta Cheese
Squash
7
Sprinkle top with pine nuts.
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Pine Nuts
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Serve with grilled lemon wedge to dress, or pack up in airtight container for later use, and squeeze over grilled lemon juice before eating.