Delicata Squash, Feta and Pomegranate Salad

Delicata Squash Feta Pomegranate Salad

On a foundation of lettuce greens, the bitter flavors of radicchio contrast with sweet, caramelized winter squash in this recipe for Delicata Squash, Feta and Pomegranate Salad.

“Later Samuel and Adam walked down the oak-shadowed road to the entrance of the draw where they could look out at the Salinas Valley. Will you stay to dinner? Adam asked.”

East of Eden, John Steinbeck

Inspiration

Delicata Squash, Feta and Pomegranate Salad would be a fabulous addition to any holiday gathering. On a foundation of lettuce greens, bitter flavors of radicchio contrast with sweet, caramelized Delicata roasted with fresh thyme. Tangy feta and sherry dressing add a pop of flavor and let the sweet Delicata dance in this lush fall salad. Pomegranate arils deliver color and crunchy texture in the Delicata Squash, Feta and Pomegranate Salad. READ MORE . . .

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A Trip to the Pumpkin Farm

“Off to the sides, around Salinas and Blanco and Castroville and Moss Landing, the marshes are still there. And when one day those mashes are drained off, that will be the richest of all the land in the red world.”

East of Eden, John Steinbeck

Inspiration

In the long shadows of early fall I sought refuge. I found ochre and moss mingled with tangerine and fawn. Rust and chartreuse flaunted their charm. A stroke of tawny gold, splashed. Vivid and intense, the last dance of indulgent color before the cavern of winter envelops. READ MORE . . .