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Roasted Acorn Squash Salad

URL: https://thehealthyepicurean.com/roasted-acorn-squash-wheat-berry-feta-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 medium acorn squashes, cut in wedges
  • a pinch coarse salt
  • a pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked wheat berries or farro
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

The dressing

  • 1 medium lemon, zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together olive oil and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  3. Coat the squash wedges in the oil/sugar mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then arrange on the baking sheet.
  4. Roast the squash for 30-35 minutes until fork tender.
  5. In a large serving bowl, combine the roasted squash, wheat berries, mixed greens, feta, dried cranberries, and pecans or walnuts.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and season to taste.
  7. Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
397
Total fat
25g
Total carbohydrates
42g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
323mg
Cholesterol
17mg

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