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Summer Squash Salad - Take 4 (Sriracha / Mint / Peanuts)

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The key here is the combination of peanuts, sriracha, and mint - its stellar, and works wonders (btw, a peanut-butter / sriracha / mint sandwich is awesome ) Anyhow, get yourself 1 lb of Butternut Squash , already peeled and sliced into 1" chunks.  How? Either do it yourself, of if you're lucky, get it already in shape from the grocery :-) Put it in a large bowl, and drizzle with 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 2 tbsp olive oil   Mix this all up till the squash is well coated. Place the squash in a baking pan, and roast in an oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.  You know they're done when a fork penetrates easily, and the top is slightly (or more!) caramelized. Once done, remove the squash, and replace with 1 dozen cherry tomatoes (about 1" in size).  Toss these with 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp olive oil and roast at 350°F for 15 minutes.  The timing may vary - you want them to start sizzling/popping - take them out after the first 3 or 4 have popped (o...