Roasted Vegetable Farro Salad

This salad is a great side for your Thanksgiving meal as it makes enough for a crowd and beautifully complements herb-roasted turkey. Leftovers last all week in the fridge and make a hearty autumnal lunch.

Preparation time

45 minutes

Ready in

1 hr 46 min

Baking Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Time: about 16 minutes

Makes

8 to 10 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 bulb Ontario Garlic
  • 3 tbsp (75 mL) olive oil
  • 4 cups (1 L) small Ontario Cauliflower Florets
  • 3 cups (750 mL) 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes Ontario Celeriac
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped fresh Ontario Thyme Leaves
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices Ontario Butternut Squash
  • 1 large Ontario Red Onion, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) wedges
  • 1 cup (250 mL) farro
  • 3 cups (750 mL) chopped Ontario Kale
  • 2 cups (500 mL) chopped Ontario Radicchio
  • 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled Ontario Goat Cheese 
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Vinaigrette:

  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup
  • 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds:

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) raw pepitas (green hulled pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
     

Instructions

Cut 1/4 inch (5 mm) off the top of the garlic bulb to expose cloves. Place on small piece of foil; drizzle top with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil. Wrap; place in corner of large, rimmed baking sheet. Add cauliflower and celeriac to baking sheet; toss with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the thyme.

On another large, rimmed baking sheet, place squash and onion; toss with remaining oil and thyme. Roast vegetables in 425°F (220°C) oven on middle and bottom racks for about 25 minutes or until tender, tossing vegetables halfway through and rotating baking sheets. Remove vegetables when tender; place in large bowl.
Meanwhile, cook farro according to package directions until al dente. Strain; set aside.

Vinaigrette: Remove garlic from foil; let rest until cool enough to handle. Squeeze garlic out of skins into large measuring cup; discard skins. Add oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Using immersion blender (or transfer to blender), purée until smooth.

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds: Reduce oven to 375°F (190°C).

On small parchment paper-lined baking sheet, toss pumpkin seeds, oil, brown sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika; spread in single layer. Roast for 5 to 7 minutes, until pumpkin seeds are lightly browned. Remove from oven; let cool.

Add farro, kale, radicchio and half of the goat cheese to the roasted vegetables. Add half of the vinaigrette; toss to combine.

Transfer salad to large serving bowl. Sprinkle with spiced pumpkin seeds and remaining goat cheese. Season with pepper to taste. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

Tip: This salad will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Save any remaining dressing to use on other salads; it will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving (When recipe serves 10):

  • Protein: 11 grams
  • Fat: 22 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 36 grams
  • Calories: 379
  • Fibre: 6 grams
  • Sodium: 250 mg