Harvest Grain Salad
Roasted butternut squash, crispy chickpeas, and farro tossed with kale, apple, and maple Dijon dressing
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 30m
- Steps
- 7
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Method
- Step 1Cook the farro
Cook farro according to package directions.
Farro - Step 2Roast squash and onion27m 30s
Cut butternut squash and red onion into small pieces and place on a large sheet pan. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast for about 25-30 minutes at 400°F.
Butternut squashRed onionOlive oilKosher saltBlack pepper - Step 3Roast the chickpeas15 min
After 15 minutes, add the garbanzo beans to the same sheet pan or a separate pan if needed. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and turmeric (if using). Bake for 15 more minutes.
ChickpeasOlive oilKosher saltBlack pepperGarlic powderTurmeric - Step 4Sauté the kale
Chop kale and sauté in a large skillet with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until cooked.
KaleOlive oilKosher saltBlack pepperGarlic powder - Step 5Make the dressing
Combine extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, a pinch of kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk until combined and set aside.
Extra virgin olive oilDijon mustardApple cider vinegarMaple syrupKosher saltBlack pepper - Step 6Chop the apple
Chop the Honeycrisp apple into small pieces.
Apple - Step 7Combine and toss
Combine farro, garbanzo beans, butternut squash, kale, red onions, apple, and craisins in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir to combine.
NoteThis is delicious warm or cold, and can be served immediately or kept in meal-prep containers for 4-6 days in the fridge.
FarroChickpeasButternut squashKaleRed onionAppleDried cranberry