PICKLE-DRESSED ACORN SQUASH AND BEETS

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Serve these briny, crunchy vegetables as part of a relish tray -- they're just the thing for balancing out a rich Thanksgiving meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h25m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
1 bunch baby beets (8 to 10), scrubbed and stems trimmed to 1 inch
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with 1 to 2 inches water and bring to a boil. Place squash slices in a steamer basket, then place in pot. Cover and cook until squash is just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Let cool completely in a single layer.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap beets in parchment-lined foil and roast until easily pierced with a knife, about 50 minutes. Let cool completely. Remove skins (keep stem ends intact, if desired.) Transfer to a shallow bowl.
  • Whisk together vinegar and salt in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Divide vinaigrette between squash and beets and toss to coat.

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