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Warm Autumn Salad

Warm Autumn Salad

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Course: Side Dish, Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash (medium, about 2 pounds, or pre-chopped fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp. canola oil
  • 2 tsp. curry powder (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3/4 cup uncooked pearled barley
  • 1 lb. fresh spinach (arugula, kale or other green, washed and dried)
  • 1 can cannellini or other white beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (plus more to taste)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/3 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
  • Peel the tough skin from the squash. Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out all the seeds and cut the flesh into 1-inch chunks.
  • Place squash chunks in a mixing bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon canola oil, curry powder, salt and pepper. Transfer chunks to lined sheet pan and place in oven. Roast for 15 minutes.
  • Add onions to squash and toss well. Continue cooking until squash and onions are tender and squash is beginning to brown.
  • While squash is cooking, place barley, 2¾ cup water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and grain is tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • On a large platter or 6 individual plates, layer the fresh greens, cooked barley, roasted squash, onion and beans. Drizzle with vinegar and oil, then top with walnuts and cranberries. Serve immediately.

Notes

GREAT ADDITIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS
Try other types of grains like quinoa, brown rice, or bulgur wheat. Experiment with your favorite nuts, dried fruit and beans!

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 229mgPotassium: 1027mgFiber: 10gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 20401IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 4mg
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Nutrition Facts
Warm Autumn Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
229
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
1027
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
46
g
15
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
20401
IU
408
%
Vitamin C
 
49
mg
59
%
Calcium
 
163
mg
16
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.