Warm Kabocha Squash Salad

Ingredients

• kabocha squash
• extra virgin olive oil
• tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• About 3/4 teaspoon salt
• About 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• tablespoons sherry vinegar
• ounces dandelion greens, ends trimmed, rinsed and crisped
• ounces thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• thinly sliced shallots
• ounces pecorino romano cheese
• Candied pepitas