Roasted Root-Vegetable Salad with Persimmons

• HEALTHY
• STAFF-FAVORITE
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 pounds rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
2. 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
3. 1 1/2 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
4. 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
5. 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6. Salt and freshly ground pepper
7. 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
8. 5 tablespoons sweet white wine
9. 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
10. 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme
11. 3 Fuyu persimmons, cut into 1-inch dice
12. One 3-ounce head of frisée, torn
13. 2 Belgian endives, cored and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
14. 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

1. Preheat the oven to 375°. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the rutabagas, parsnips, turnips and carrots with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Spread in an even layer and season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until just tender. Let cool.
2. In a small skillet, heat the remaining 6 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until starting to brown, 6 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Stir in the wine, vinegar and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the roasted vegetables, persimmons, frisée and endives to the dressing and toss well. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and serve.