Butternut Squash Farro Salad with Arugula and Cranberries
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Butternut Squash Farro Salad with Arugula and Cranberries
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This Butternut Squash Farro Salad with Arugula and Cranberries is loaded with fall flavors! Healthy, whole grain and vegan optional.
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Ingredients
Butternut Squash Farro Salad with Arugula and Cranberries
- 1 cup uncooked farro
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and diced (about 3 cups)
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup ricotta salata, or feta
- 1/4 cup toasted unsalted pepitas
- 3 cups arugula
Vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons minced shallot
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Butternut Squash Farro Salad with Arugula and Cranberries
- Cook the farro according to package instructions and cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Spray or drizzle the diced butternut squash with olive oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Toss to coat then place the squash in the oven and roast for 20-30 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
- Cool the squash then add it to the salad with the remaining salad ingredients.
- Toss everything together with the vinaigrette and serve.
Vinaigrette
- Whisk together all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette and let it sit for 10 minutes before adding it to the salad.
Notes
- If you plan to make the salad in advance, wait to add the arugula, pepitas and vinaigrette until right before serving to prevent them from becoming wilted or soggy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
379mg
(16%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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