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Fall Farro Salad

Fall Farro Salad with Butternut Squash and Apples Bliss

This Vegan Fall Farro Salad celebrates autumn flavors with roasted butternut squash and apples, making a nutritious and hearty dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Farro or quinoa for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash diced
  • 1 medium Apple like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 1 cup Pecans toasted or sunflower seeds for nut-free
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or raisins/chopped dates
  • 2 cups Spinach or Arugula fresh
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas or sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Feta or mashed avocado
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or omit
  • to taste Salt & Pepper

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fall Farro Salad
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and add the farro. Cook until tender, about 25-30 minutes, then drain and cool slightly.
  3. Dice the butternut squash, toss with olive oil, dried sage, marjoram, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway.
  4. Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and golden. Set aside to cool.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
  6. In a large bowl, combine spinach, cooled farro, roasted butternut squash, diced apple, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans. Toss gently to mix.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with pepitas and crumbled vegan feta. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor and texture, choose fresh greens. Adjust sweetness to taste with maple syrup.

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