This nutty farro salad recipe is loaded with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, and toasted pecans, all topped with a tangy blood orange vinaigrette. It pairs perfectly with roasted chicken or pork, yet it's hearty enough to eat on its own for lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons maple syrup
- 0.13 teaspoons salt
- 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Whisk blood orange juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil while constantly whisking. Set vinaigrette aside.
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Combine water, farro, and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, toss butternut squash, onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon salt on the prepared baking sheet to evenly coat.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Transfer farro to a bowl; set aside to cool.
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Combine cooled farro, butternut squash, pecans, cranberries, and parsley in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to combine. Refrigerate salad before serving for 20 minutes.
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