WINTER PANZANELLA WITH APPLE DRESSING

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Panzanella is my favorite salad, but made with tomatoes. Since good tomatoes are hard to find in the winter, I created this winter version, using roasted butternut squash, apple and cranberries.-Julie Merriman, Cold Brook, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Dash each salt and pepper
1 loaf sourdough bread (1 pound), cut into cubes
2 tablespoons each minced fresh basil, cilantro and mint, divided
1 cup fresh arugula
1 medium apple, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
APPLE DRESSING:
1/4 cup chopped peeled apple
2 tablespoons honey, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon apple brandy or apple cider
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place squash cubes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven and cool., In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon each basil, cilantro and mint. Transfer to a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Set aside., Place the cooled squash, arugula, apple slices, onion, cranberries, olives, lime juice and zest, croutons and remaining herbs in a large bowl., In a small skillet, cook apple in 1 tablespoon each honey and oil over medium heat until apple is softened and caramelized, stirring often. Transfer to a blender., Add the vinegar, brandy, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining honey. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Namra Seher
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread.


Prinxe Raja
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I would definitely recommend it.


Tahlia obrien
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This salad was very time-consuming to make. I would not recommend it for a busy weeknight.


Fno Wg
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This salad was very bland. I would have liked more flavor from the dressing.


Oma Malik
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The dressing was too oily for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter dressing.


Tj Dunning
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory dressing.


S Howlader
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing was tangy and sweet, and the squash and apples added a nice touch of crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tina Nwa
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This was a quick and easy salad to make. I used pre-cut squash and apples to save time. It was a great weeknight meal.


Kai South
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks or picnics.


Gimhan Lakshitha
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover bread. I also added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch. It was a delicious and healthy lunch.


EPIC RAKIB OFFICIAL
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The dressing was so flavorful and the salad was so light and refreshing. I especially loved the addition of the roasted squash.


heesham khan
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This winter panzanella was a delightful and refreshing twist on the classic summer salad. The combination of roasted squash, crisp apples, and tangy dressing was simply divine. I'll definitely be making this again!