Nutty farro, peppery mustard greens, and maple-roasted squash with a zesty dressing combine in this hearty salad.
# Components:
→ Roasted Squash
01 - 1 medium acorn squash, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Farro
07 - 1 cup uncooked farro
08 - 3 cups water
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Salad Base
10 - 4 cups mustard greens, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces
11 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
13 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries or cherries
14 - 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) crumbled goat cheese or feta
→ Mustard Vinaigrette
15 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
17 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
19 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
20 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss acorn squash wedges with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast squash for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
04 - Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add farro, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until tender yet chewy. Drain and let cool slightly.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
06 - Combine cooked farro, mustard greens, red onion, pecans, and dried cranberries in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
07 - Top salad with roasted acorn squash slices and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
