Squash and Radicchio Salad With Pecans

bon appétit side salad fall thanksgiving squash pecan lemon orange citrus mustard maple syrup radicchio pear asian pear cheese parmesan vegetarian wheat/gluten-free soy free

Christina Chaey

8–10 servings

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Ingredients

6 898, honeynut, or delicata squash, halved, seeds removed, sliced into 1"-thick half-moons

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1 cup pecans

1 tsp. plus ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; plus more for drizzling

Kosher salt

½ small shallot, finely chopped

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

4 tsp. pure maple syrup

Freshly ground black pepper

2 small heads of radicchio, leaves separated, torn if large

½ medium Asian pear, thinly sliced

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

3 oz. Piave cheese or Parmesan, shaved

¼ cup parsley leaves

½ lemon

Method

Place racks in middle and lower third of oven and set a rimmed baking sheet on each; preheat oven to 450°F. Toss squash with oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Remove baking sheets from oven and divide squash between them, arranging in a single layer. Roast, rotating sheets halfway through, until browned and tender, 15–25 minutes. Set squash aside; reduce oven temperature to 350°F.

Do Ahead: Squash can be roasted 1 day ahead. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature or heat slightly in a microwave before using.

Toss pecans with 1 tsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt. Toast on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 8–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Set ½ cup pecans aside for serving.

Blend shallot, lemon juice, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, and remaining pecans in a blender until mostly smooth. With motor running, gradually stream in ½ cup oil and blend until emulsified and smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

Toss radicchio and half of dressing in a large bowl to coat; season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a platter. Toss reserved squash with remaining dressing in the same bowl to coat; season with salt and pepper. Arrange over radicchio.

Toss Asian pear with lemon juice in a small bowl. Top salad with Asian pear, cheese, parsley, and reserved pecans. Squeeze juice from lemon half over and drizzle with oil; season with more salt and pepper.

Do Ahead: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.