This roasted squash salad is tossed in an out-of-this-world roasted shallot dressing, and includes crunchy red cabbage, toasted pecans, and nutty Parmesan. It's hearty enough to be a main dish but could also be served as a side salad.
Roast squash and shallots: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place squash halves on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place shallot halves on a piece of foil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Tightly seal foil around the shallots and place on baking sheet with squash. Roast squash for 40-50 minutes, until flesh is fork tender. Remove shallots after 30 minutes.
Make dressing: In a blender or food processor, whiz warm shallots with apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, smashed garlic, mustard, and cayenne. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in ½ cup olive oil and blend until smooth.
Peel, seed, and slice squash: Using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, peel skin from roasted squash. Use a spoon to remove seeds from each squash half. Slice flesh into thin (¼-inch) half-moons.
Assemble salad: In a large bowl, toss arugula with cabbage and half of the dressing. Arrange squash slices on top, fanning out slices if you prefer. Sprinkle salad with toasted pecans, Parmesan, and drizzle with another 2 tablespoons of dressing. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.
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