Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Ingredients

1 medium-large butternut squash, seeded and cut into thick 1- inch slices

8 tablespoons of olive oil

1/2 medium red onion, sliced paper thin

1 clove of garlic, sliced paper thin

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F

Season the squash with 4 tablespoons of olive oil, salt & pepper. Lay squash in a single layer on a cookie sheet.

Bake about 20 minutes, until tender.

Mix 4 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, onion, garlic, herbs, chili flakes and salt & pepper - creating a marinade.

Remove the squash once tender and pour marinade over hot squash.

Allow to cool for 20 minutes in the marinade, sprinkle with fresh mint and serve.

Best served at room temperature.

Perfect for fall

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Monday, October 25, 2010 - 7:30am