Butternut Farro Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked farro
• 1/2 cup cubed butternut squash
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup blood orange vinaigrette (see recipe below)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Spread the butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cubes are lightly browned.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, roasted butternut squash, feta cheese, walnuts, and parsley.
5. Toss to combine.
6. Pour the blood orange vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
7. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Farro is an ancient grain that has been a staple in Italian cuisine for centuries.
• Butternut squash is high in fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and potassium.
• Blood oranges are a type of orange with a deep red flesh and a sweet-tart flavor.