5.0 from 9 votes
Acorn Squash Wheat Salad
The Acorn Squash & Wheat Berry Salad marries the earthiness of roasted squash with nutty grains, zesty cranberries, and crunchy pepitas, all unified by the lush notes of pumpkin oil.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 1 cup wheat berries
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup Pepitas roasted, unsalted
- 3 cups chopped kale
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin seed oil
- ½ tsp sea salt plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the acorn squash into half, and then into wedges, removing the seeds. Place the wedges on a baking sheet, drizzle with a tablespoon of pumpkin oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized. Once cooled, cut the squash into bite-sized pieces.
- While the squash is cooking, in a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the rinsed wheat berries. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the wheat berries are tender but still have a chewy texture. Once done, drain any excess water and set aside to cool.
- Heat the pumpkin oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped kale and cook until its wilted. Set aside.
- To the skillet of kale, add the roasted acorn squash, cooked wheat berries, dried cranberries, and pepitas. Drizzle the remaining pumpkin oil over the top, and toss everything to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
213mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.