Ingredients
1 cup pearled farro
2 cups vegetable broth
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 Honeycrisp apples, diced
1/2 cup toasted pecans
2 cups baby arugula
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet.
Step 2: Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
Step 3: While the squash roasts, combine the farro and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the grains are tender but still chewy.
Step 4: Drain any excess liquid from the farro and transfer the warm grains to a large mixing bowl.
Step 5: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil to create the dressing.
Step 6: Pour half of the dressing over the warm farro and toss well to combine.
Step 7: Add the roasted butternut squash, diced apples, toasted pecans, and arugula to the bowl. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and toss gently.
Step 8: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the apple butternut squash and farro salad warm or at room temperature.
Notes
To save time, you can buy pre-cut butternut squash. If the farro is too dry, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg