RECIPES

Harvest Roasted Squash-Kale Salad

Wisconsin Cheese Harvest Roasted Squash-Kale Salad Recipe
Active Time
30 Minutes
Servings
6-8

Ingredients

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Aged Cheddar can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut top and bottom off of squash. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and discard. Cut squash widthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a greased 15 x 10-inch baking pan. Arrange squash in a single layer. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until squash is tender, turning once. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Whisk the bourbon, red wine vinegar, honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Massage kale with 1/4 cup vinaigrette in a large serving bowl until just softened and wilted. Top with the squash, green onions, pecans, dried cranberries and raisins. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Sprinkle with The Night Walker.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Add Deer Creek’s famous sweet, nutty cheddar to 5-year Wisconsin bourbon, and The Night Walker cheese is born. The butterscotch notes of the cheese are enhanced by the warmth of bourbon and a woodsy bouquet of sandalwood, vanilla, cherry and cinnamon. It's one to try.

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