Celebrate the 2022 harvest at Fielding Estate Winery

Louie Butko headed out to Fielding Estate Winery to celebrate the 2022 harvest, sample a little wine inside their ‘Celebration Domes’ and whip up a tasty winter salad!

Winter Chop Salad

Salad:

• 1 (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 Bosc pear, cored and thinly sliced into strips
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 pound green beans, chopped into ½-inch pieces
• 5 ounces (6-8) cups arugula
• 1 cup cubed feta cheese
• ¼ cup hulled sunflower seeds (optional)

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons roasted hazelnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt

Make the roasted vegetables: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. On a large-rimmed baking sheet, toss squash and pear with oil and salt. Roast for 25 minutes. Add green beans, stir to incorporate, and roast for an additional 10 minutes.

Make the Dressing: In a small jar (to shake) or small bowl (to whisk), combine all ingredients.

To Serve: In a large salad bowl, toss all sale components and dressing, serve.

Note from Heidi Fielding – top this salad with candied pecans!

Visit the Fielding Estate website for more recipe ideas.