For the croutons:
1 cup Butter-infused Olive Oil*
8 tsp. finely chopped garlic
8 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme or 4 tsp of dried thyme
4 large loaves of French bread cubed
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1 tsp. Rosemary Sea Salt* and freshly ground Black peppercorn*
For the salad:
4 small red onions, sliced thinly lengthwise
¾ cup Sherry wine vinegar*
1 tsp Pink Himalayan Sea Salt*
12 cups peeled, seeded, and diced butternut squash
2 cups plus 5 Tbsp. Rosemary Olive Oil*
4 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
Freshly ground Black peppercorn*
2-pound Brussels Sprouts trim and quartered
2 cups fresh Italian Flat-leaf parsley
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the butter-infused olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the garlic and thyme, and immediately add the bread cubes (you may have to do these in sections for the larger group). Toss to coat well. Add most of the grated Parmesan and stir. Transfer the bread to a baking sheet, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and salt and pepper, and gently toss again while still warm to melt the cheese. Bake, stirring once or twice, until the croutons are crisp and lightly colored on the outside but still soft within, about 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside and let cool. Soak the sliced onion in the sherry wine vinegar and a pinch of salt for about 15 minutes. Set aside. Toss the squash with 5 Tbsp of olive oil, sage, sea salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until the squash is tender and lightly caramelized, about 15 to minutes. (Again, we may have to do this in several sections) Let cool.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quartered Brussels sprouts and cook until tender but retain a touch of crispness, about 1 1/2 minutes, and drain. Into the reserved red onions and vinegar, whisk in the remaining 2 cups of olive oil. Season with pepper. In a large bowl, combine the roasted squash, croutons, and Brussels sprouts. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Add the parsley leaves and toss again. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with grated Parmesan and serve immediately.
Note: "Soaking the onion briefly in sherry vinegar--sometimes called blooming the onion--mellows the raw onion taste."
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