Farro Grain Salad with Apples and Delicata Squash
Studded with sweet delicata squash, apples, pecans, and white beans, this simple marinated farro grain salad is the best way to enjoy fall's freshest flavors. The parsley-infused maple Dijon dressing brings the whole dish together, making the entire dish more like a main meal than a simple side. Perfect for meal prep, holiday potlucks, and anyone who can't get enough fall flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 oz farro cooked according to package; the cook time will vary depending on the type of farro
- 3 apples cored and chopped in small cubes
- 3 lemons
- ¼ cup toasted pecan pieces
- 1 delicata squash seeded and chopped
- 3 celery stalks chopped small
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 15 oz can white beans drained
- 2 tsp salt divided
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ bunch parsley whole for dressing with 2-3 tbsp reserved for chopping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Cook Farro according to package and let cool.
- On a sheet pan add delicata squash pieces with 1 tsp olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder and ½ tsp salt. Mix well and spread in single layer. Bake for 20 minutes turning once halfway. Let cool.
- On another sheet pan add white beans, 1 tsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt and mix well. Spread in a single layer then bake for 25 minutes until beans are crispy and let cool.
- Make dressing by combining mustard, parsley, 4 tbsp olive oil, maple syrup, juice of 2 lemons, 1 tsp salt and blend until smooth.
- Add juice of one lemon to chopped apples to prevent browning.
- To a large bowl add cooked farro, apples, celery, roasted squash, crispy beans, chopped parsley, pecans and dressing. Mix well.
- Enjoy within 3-4 days for best quality.
Nutrition
Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 819mgPotassium: 945mgFiber: 15gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1696IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 4mg
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