Ingredients

  • 16 roma tomatoes, sun dried, packed in oil (1/4-inch dice)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 14 cup butternut squash (1/4-inch dice)
  • 14 cup red beet, roasted (1/4-inch dice)
  • 12 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, shelled
  • 12 cup fennel (1/4-inch dice)
  • 12 cup celery (1/4-inch dice)
  • 13 cup cucumber (1/4-inch dice)
  • 12 cup currants, dried
  • 3 tablespoons piquillo peppers (1/4-inch dice)
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 14 cup grated provolone cheese (or mozzarella)
  • 8 cups chopped mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, frisee and romaine)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons golden raisins

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 250 F, roast the squash and beets in a small baking pan just until tender, about 12 minutes, allow to cool.
  • Increase oven temperature to 350 F and toast pistachios for 5 to 7 minutes until lightlt toasted, allow to cool.
  • in a large bowl, toss together the roasted tomatoes, butternut squash, beets, pistachios, fennel, celery, cucumber, currants, piquillo peppers, grated cheeses and mixed greens.
  • In a small bowl mix , whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil, stir in raisins.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad, sprinkle with a dash of salt and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately.