A vibrant blend of farro, mustard greens, and maple-roasted acorn squash with a zesty vinaigrette dressing.
# What you'll need:
→ 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 crumbled goat cheese or feta (about 1/2 cup)
→ 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
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss acorn squash wedges with olive oil, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Spread the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and tender. Remove and let cool slightly.
03 - While the squash roasts, 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 but still chewy. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
04 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked farro, mustard greens, sliced red onion, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
06 - Arrange the maple-roasted acorn squash slices over the salad. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese or feta. Serve warm or at room temperature.
