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Irresistibly Delicious Vibrant Colorful Autumn Harvest Grain Salad Recipe

Enjoy the Vibrant Colorful Autumn Harvest Grain Salad with Cranberries, packed with seasonal flavors and nutritious ingredients.
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Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberries Recipe, Gluten-Free Salad, Meal Prep Salad, Seasonal Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Vibrant Colorful Autumn Harvest Grain Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • large bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

For the Grains

  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse before cooking
  • 1 cup Farro Can be substituted with barley or bulgur

For the Salad

  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Fresh cranberries could be used if in season
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash Substitute with roasted sweet potatoes if desired
  • 2 cups Kale Can be substituted with spinach
  • 1 cup Walnuts Can be replaced with pecans or almonds
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Substitute with goat cheese if preferred

For the Dressing

  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup Agave syrup can be used as an alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions

How to Make Vibrant Colorful Autumn Harvest Grain Salad

  • Rinse the quinoa and farro under cold water, then cook them separately according to package instructions.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, drizzle the kale with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then massage the leaves for 1-2 minutes.
  • Gently mix the cooked quinoa and farro with the roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, and walnuts into the bowl of kale.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper, then drizzle over the salad and toss lightly.
  • Transfer the assembled salad to a serving dish and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra walnuts or a sprinkle of feta cheese for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg