Farro Mustard Green Salad (Print)

Nutty farro and peppery mustard greens combined with sweet roasted squash and a zesty vinaigrette.

# Components:

→ Roasted Squash

01 - 1 medium acorn squash, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Farro

07 - 1 cup uncooked farro
08 - 3 cups water
09 - 1/2 tsp 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 oz (about 1/2 cup) crumbled goat cheese or feta

→ Mustard Vinaigrette

15 - 3 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
18 - 1 tsp maple syrup
19 - 1 tsp lemon juice
20 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat 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, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
03 - 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 slightly chewy. Drain excess water and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
05 - In a large bowl, combine cooked farro, mustard greens, red onion, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
06 - Arrange roasted acorn squash wedges over the salad and top with crumbled goat cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Hearty and satisfying vegetarian main or side
  • Sweet roasted squash pairs perfectly with tangy vinaigrette
02 -
  • For nut‑free salads just omit pecans
  • Farro adds extra protein and chewy texture to the salad
03 -
  • Substitute arugula or baby spinach if you can't find mustard greens
  • Try adding roasted chickpeas for extra protein crunch
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