Radicchio Pumpkin Salad with Tahini Dressing

Name: Radicchio Pumpkin Salad with Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. hazelnuts; 1 (2-pound) sugar pumpkin, seeded and cut into 1 1⁄2-inch cubes; 2 tbsp. plus 1/3 cup olive oil, divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 1⁄4 cup lemon juice; 1 tbsp. pure honey; 1 tbsp. tahini; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 large head radicchio, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces; 1 small beet, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/3 c. crumbled Feta

Sugar pumpkins (not the carving kind) are roasted for a flavorful fall salad.

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: Sep 27, 2024

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radicchio pumpkin salad with tahini dressing

Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Sugar pumpkins (also called pie pumpkins) are smaller, softer, and sweeter than their carving cousins, which make them a better fit for cooking.

This rich fall salad is packed with all the best seasonal flavor: sweet beets, rich tahini, toasted hazelnuts, and salty, creamy Feta. You can serve it with a simple salmon recipe for a filling meal, or make it the start of a larger dinner-party feast!

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Ingredients

1/2 cup hazelnuts
1 (2-pound) sugar pumpkin, seeded and cut into 1 1⁄2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. plus 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp. pure honey
1 Tbsp. tahini
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 large head radicchio, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 small beet, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled Feta

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375°F. Place hazelnuts on a small rimmed baking sheet and roast just until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a large clean dish towel and rub until skins release. Cool completely.
2. Step 2Toss together pumpkin and 2 tablespoons oil on a small rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender and cooked through, 34 to 36 minutes.
3. Step 3Whisk together lemon zest and juice, honey, tahini, garlic, and remaining 1/3 cup oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss together radicchio, hazelnuts, pumpkin, and 1/4 cup dressing in a bowl. Top with sliced beets and Feta. Serve immediately with additional dressing alongside

How to Cut Up a Sugar Pumpkin: Start by removing the stem. (The skin is edible but, if desired, peel with a Y-shaped peeler.) Place the pumpkin, stem or root side down, on a cutting board, and use a sharp knife to cut in half vertically. With a sharp-edged metal spoon, scrape out the seeds and strings. Cut into desired size slices or cubes.

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