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Smoky Butternut Squash + Farro Salad with Lime Shallot Dressing

Smoky Butternut Squash + Farro Salad with Lime Shallot Dressing


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  • Author: White Sparrow
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Description

Such a good grain salad – with unexpected flavors. The dressing is so good.


Ingredients

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  • 1 small-medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup farro
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 23 cups fresh arugula

Lime Shallot Dressing

  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 1/3 cup high quality olive oil
  • 1/2 lime juice and zest
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • pinch of each salt and pepper
Mix all the dressing ingredients together. Set aside until needed.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425F. Place the squash, oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder and a pinch of each salt and pepper on a baking sheet tray. Toss to combine everything. Roast for 8 minutes. Remove and stir in the garbanzo beans. Roast for another 4 minutes and remove from the oven. Let cool.
  2. Meanwhile, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepot. Add in the farro. Simmer for 8 minutes or until the farro is cooked but still has a bite to it. Drain the remaining water and let cool slightly.
  3. When everything is room temperature, mix the cilantro, farro and pomegranate seeds with the squash and garbanzo beans.
  4. Serve with the arugula and drizzle with dressing.
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: vegetarian
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: salad