Farro Mustard Green Salad (Printable)

Nutty farro meets mustard greens and maple-roasted squash in a flavorful, wholesome bowl.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss acorn squash slices with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast squash for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
04 - 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 yet chewy. Drain and let cool slightly.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
06 - In a large bowl, combine cooked farro, mustard greens, red onion, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Top salad with warm maple-roasted squash slices and crumbled goat cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nutty, sweet, and tangy salad with bold flavors
  • Works beautifully as a lunch or a vegetarian side
02 -
  • Substitute arugula or baby spinach if mustard greens are unavailable
  • For nut-free or dairy-free options, simply omit pecans or cheese
03 -
  • Roasting squash with maple syrup enhances caramelization and flavor
  • Let farro cool slightly before tossing, so greens stay crisp
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