Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIl RitornoGarden Salad Recipe

Garden Salad Recipe

Inspired by Il Ritorno
Time45m
Serves4

Butternut Squash, Fall Spices, Carrot, Radish, Turnip, Pickled Ramps, Pumpernickel, Turnip Greens

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Roast the Butternut Squash

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice the butternut squash into small cubes. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and fall spices. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the squash is roasting, wash and chop the carrot, radish, and turnip into bite-sized pieces. If using fresh turnip greens, wash and chop them as well.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the roasted butternut squash, chopped carrot, radish, turnip, and turnip greens. Add the pickled ramps.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Prepare Pumpernickel Croutons

    Toast the pumpernickel bread slices until crispy, then cut into cubes and add to the salad.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Plate the salad and enjoy as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

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