Farro Salad
by Jessica Sandhu (with parts taken from Dietician Debbie)
For the roasted vegetables
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed (~3 1/2 cups)
2–3 carrots, peeled and sliced into coins OR quartered
1/2 small red onion, cut into 1/2 inch wedges
Dash of sea salt and ground black pepper
For the farro
1 cup dry semi pearled farro
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup water
For the salad
1/2 (5 oz.) bag baby spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced (OR 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder)
1/2 lemon juiced (~1/2 tablespoon lemon juice)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (omit if vegan)
1/3 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup dried cranberries
Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions | Roasted Vegetables
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large mixing bowl, toss squash, carrots, and red onion in olive oil and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake until tender and lightly browned, about 45-55 minutes. Once roasted, transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Instructions | Farro
Meanwhile, bring broth and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the farro, reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain any extra liquid and transfer to a large non-stick skillet and set aside.
Instructions | Salad
Add your spinach and garlic to the same skillet as the warm farro and sauté over medium-low heat just until spinach is wilted.
Add to the mixing bowl with the roasted vegetables.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, vinegar, olive oil, and goat cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezes well in an airtight container. When ready to eat, allow to thaw in the fridge overnight or microwave in covered dish until warm.