Mediterranean-inspired

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

Recipe from Food Network

Cuisine
Mediterranean-inspired
Protein
none
Dietary
gluten-free
Time
55 minutes

Ingredients

Salad

  • 18 red pearl onions, peeled
  • 2 large carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/3-inch pieces
  • 2 large parsnips, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 5-ounce bag baby arugula
  • 1 ripe pear, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette (below)
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss the onions, carrots, and parsnips with 2 tablespoons oil, herbes de Provence, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread on a rimmed nonstick baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 20 minutes, turn the vegetables, then roast 15–20 minutes more until tender and lightly browned. Set aside.
  4. For the vinaigrette, whisk the vinegar, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil.
  5. Combine the arugula, pear, and roasted vegetables. Toss with the vinaigrette, top with walnuts, and serve.

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