Roasted Butternut Farro Salad

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Roasted Butternut Farro Salad

This hearty, healthy Butternut Farro Salad includes roasted grapes and lots of fresh herbs. It makes an incredibly delicious side for grilled or roasted entrees and a lovely light meal for fall and winter!

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Ingredients

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For the farro:

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 medium-size bay leaves
  • 1 cup pearled farro also called 10-minute farro

For the roasted butternut squash and grapes

  • 3 cups peeled and diced ½-inch butternut squash, 1 medium-small squash
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups red seedless grapes
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

For the salad dressing:

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

For the salad:

  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved with a vegetable peeler, then roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped pistachios
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
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Instructions

For the farro:

  1. In a medium-size saucepan, bring apple cider, broth, water, salt and bay leaves to a boil. Slowly add the farro and reduce heat to a steady simmer. Cook until farro is tender, about 10 minutes then drain well. Let the farro cool, then discard the bay leaves.
  2. For the roasted butternut squash and grapes:
  3. Preheat oven to 450˚F. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup.
  4. Combine butternut squash, garlic salt and olive oil on the prepared sheet pan. Stir well to coat all of the squash with oil.
  5. Roast in the middle of the oven until squash is fairly tender about 20 minutes.
  6. While the squash is roasting, combine the grapes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and sugar in a medium-size bowl. Stir to gently.
  7. After the squash has cooked for 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and push the squash down to one half of the sheet pan. Add the grapes to the other half. Roast for another 3-4 minutes, until grapes are glistening.

For the salad dressing:

  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil and lemon juice. Screw on the lid and shake well.

For the salad:

  1. Combine farro, parmesan, herbs and half of roasted grapes and squash in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing and stir gently to combine. Transfer to a serving platter, if desired. Top with remaining grapes and squash, pistachios and more parmesan, if desired. Serve extra dressing at the table.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed tips and instructions.
  • If you can’t find pearled farro, regular farro is fine. You’ll just need to cook it as long as the package indicates. You will probably need to add more water also as the farro cooks.
  • Yield: 8 servings

Nutrition Information

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Calories 267kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 566mg (24%) Potassium 394mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 4549IU (91%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 267kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 566mg 24%
Potassium 394mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 4549IU 91%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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