Butternut Farro Salad With Blood Orange Vinaigrette
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Recipe Summary Butternut Farro Salad With Blood Orange Vinaigrette
This nutty farro salad is loaded with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, and toasted pecans, all topped with a tangy blood orange vinaigrette. It pairs perfectly with roasted chicken or pork, yet it's hearty enough to eat on its own for lunch.Ingredients | How Many Units In A Pint Of Blood2 tablespoons freshly squeezed blood orange juice1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard½ teaspoon maple syrup⅛ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup water½ cup pearled farro⅛ teaspoon salt2 cups cubed butternut squash (1/2-inch)1 cup chopped red onion (1/2-inch)1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil¼ teaspoon salt3 tablespoons toasted pecans3 tablespoons dried cranberries2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsleyDirectionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.Whisk blood orange juice, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while constantly whisking. Set vinaigrette aside.Combine water, farro, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.Meanwhile, combine butternut squash, onion, garlic, olive oil, and salt on the prepared baking sheet and toss to coat evenly.Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Transfer farro to a medium-sized bowl to cool.Combine cooled farro, butternut squash, pecans, cranberries, and parsley in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Refrigerate salad for 20 minutes before serving.You may substitute regular orange juice if you cannot find blood oranges.Info | How Many Units In A Pint Of Bloodprep: 20 mins cook: 25 mins additional: 30 mins total: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings
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