In-season nutrient-dense autumnal salad with roasted vegetables, fresh and warming flavours and lots of great textures. Add white beans, chickpeas, grilled tofu, or chicken for a heartier dish. You can easily make this recipe oil-free and add olives, nuts or seeds for healthy fats.
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Delicata Squash, Turnip & Watermelon Radish Salad
PREHEAT OVEN 400 F | 200 C. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
WASH VEG. Cut delicata in ½. Scoop out seeds and cut into ¼’s. Cut the purple top turnip into wedges.
PILE delicata + turnip onto sheet pan in an even layer; sprinkle with oil | aminos, salt | dulse and toss to coat.
ROAST 20 – 30 mins – until tender with some nice crispy brown edges.
MIX endive + ½ the watermelon radish + parsley in a bowl.
PLATE mixed greens. TOP with roasted veg + remaining radish.
SERVE DRIZZLED generously with vinaigrette.
Vinaigrette
ADD all ingredients to a glass jar, shaker or blender and blend until well combined.
TASTE adjust salt & vinegar, and spices to taste.
Serving Ideas
top with olives or Spiced Seeds
top with Cider & Spice Roasted Nuts
add roasted chickpeas or cooked quinoa
add grilled tofu, halloumi or chicken
**ADDED VEG – I had a few steamed greens leftover that I tossed with the endive before plating the roasted veg = upcycling!
SWAP OIL in roasting for liquid aminos, soy sauce or balsamic vinegar. Swap oil in vinaigrette for orange juice.
*PUMPKIN SPICE in a salad dressing ~ oh yes, it’s fabulous!! SWAP for a pinch of ground allspice, cinnamon or ginger.
SWAP VINAIGRETTE for balsamic dressing, Honey Mustard Dressing, or Lemon Tahini Sauce.
SWAP ENDIVE for frisee, radicchio, red cabbage, napa cabbage, crispy lettuce, rocket | arugula or any green you like.
SWAP DELICATA | TURNIP for squash, pumpkin, sweet potato, potato, celeriac, cauliflower, romesco or broccoli.
ADD roasted chickpeas or cooked quinoa—grilled tofu or chicken. Olives, nuts and seeds.
THERAPEUTIC DIETS – Adapt the recipe and ingredients according to your healthcare provider.
Please remember to read food ingredient labels.
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