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A close-up of a Roasted Winter Vegetable Farro Salad in a white ceramic bowl.

Roasted Winter Vegetable Farro Salad


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A hearty, nutrient-dense grain salad featuring nutty farro and caramelized seasonal root vegetables tossed in a maple-cider vinaigrette.


Ingredients

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1 cup dry farro
3 cups water or vegetable broth
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced
1 red onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
0.33 cup dried cranberries or cherries
0.25 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 cups baby kale or baby spinach
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potato, butternut squash, and red onion wedges with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs on a large baking sheet.
Step 2: Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until they are tender and caramelized.
Step 3: While vegetables roast, bring 3 cups of water or broth and 0.5 tsp salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup dry farro, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
Step 4: Whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 5: In a large bowl, combine the warm farro, roasted vegetables, and baby kale. The residual heat will wilt the kale perfectly.
Step 6: Gently fold in the feta cheese, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.

Notes

To make this vegan, swap the feta for toasted almonds and ensure you use maple syrup.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
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