Name: Squash Wheat Berry Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups wheat berries, cooked; 1 delicata squash (about 2 cups), or your favorite squash; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; zest of one orange; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped; ½ cup dried tart cherries; 1/3 cup sliced almond

Description

This Squash & Wheat Berry Salad captures all the different flavors of sweet, savory, tart, and nutty. Batch cook for the week for a satisfying meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups wheat berries, cooked
1 delicata squash (about 2 cups), or your favorite squash
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
zest of one orange
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
½ cup dried tart cherries
1/3 cup sliced almond

Instructions

Cook wheat berries according to package directions (or try my Instant Pot Wheat Berries recipe for a simple method). Let cool once cooked.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Dice delicate squash. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20-30 minutes, until squash is tender and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
In a mason jar, combine remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, and maple syrup. Secure the mason jar lid and vigorously shake. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a large bowl, combine wheat berries, squash, kale, dried tart cherries, and sliced almond. Dress with salad dressing. Toss to combine.

Notes

Instant Pot Wheat Berries recipe here

Keywords: side dish, farro, whole grain, squash, salad