Fall in Love With This Squash & Farro Salad: Easy & Delicious
Discover the vibrant flavors of fall with this delicious squash and farro salad. It’s a perfect blend of nutty farro, sweet apples, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans, making it a delightful addition to any fall meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup farro
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
- Cook farro according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted squash, cooked farro, diced apple, goat cheese, pecans, and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently to mix.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute other seasonal vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: squash, farro salad, autumn salad, goat cheese, pecans, fall recipes