SPICY SQUASH SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME DRESSING

Spicy Squash Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 small butternut squash (about 1 pound), peeled, halved, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 small acorn squash (1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
Coarse salt
1/4 cup very thinly sliced shallot
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup safflower oil
1 to 2 red Thai chiles, thinly sliced (2 teaspoons), ribs and seeds removed if less heat is desired
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
1/3 cup packed thinly sliced fresh basil, plus more for serving
1/4 cup packed thinly sliced fresh mint, plus more for serving
8 cups mixed lettuces, such as Boston, Bibb, and lolla rossa or baby red leaf, for serving

Steps:

Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in large pot with a steamer insert or colander. Add squashes and season with salt. Cover and cook until just tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer, in a single layer, to a baking sheet and let cool about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine shallot and lime juice in a small bowl and let stand 10 minutes.
Whisk oil, chiles, and ginger into shallot mixture.
Toss squash with 1/2 cup dressing and herbs. Season with salt. Toss lettuces with 2 to 3 tablespoons dressing; season with salt. Arrange squashes and lettuces on plates. Serve, topped with more herbs and drizzled with remaining dressing.