Description
A hearty, nutritious, and vibrant grain salad featuring roasted butternut squash, chewy farro, tart dried cranberries, and a maple-tahini dressing.
Ingredients
1 cup pearled farro (uncooked)
2 cups butternut squash, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasting)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups kale, stemmed and chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the farro according to package instructions in salted water until tender but chewy. Drain any excess water and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 2: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and cinnamon on a large baking sheet.
Step 3: Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until edges are golden brown and caramelized.
Step 4: Place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Use your hands to massage the kale for 2-3 minutes until soft and dark green.
Step 5: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil until emulsified.
Step 6: Add the cooked farro, roasted squash, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans to the bowl with the massaged kale. Pour the dressing over the top and toss well to combine.
Step 7: Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
To make this vegan, swap goat cheese for a vegan alternative or omit entirely. You can also substitute farro with quinoa for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sides & Salads
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg