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    Home » Recipes » Vegan » Winter Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Farro {Vegan}

    Winter Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Farro {Vegan}

    Published: Jan 3, 2016 · Modified: Dec 21, 2021 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Winter Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Farro from Lauren Kelly Nutrition.

    This delightful Winter Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Farro is packed with flavor and is super healthy.  The dressing is light, simple to make and also nutritious.

    Winter Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Farro on a white plate.

    It's that time again, back to healthy eating.  Personally, I am happy to put an end to the overeating and get back on track.  

    I hate the feeling the next day and it's just not worth feeling like garbage. I like eating wholesome foods that make me feel good.

    If you are looking for some more healthy salad recipes, you will

    I am excited to start feeling light again and I am going to start with this delicious, nutritious salad!

     Did I mention how pretty this winter kale salad is? Look at all of these gorgeous colors!

    Close up of Winter Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Farro from Lauren Kelly Nutrition.

    What prompted me to make this was my leftover Roasted Butternut Squash I had in the refrigerator.  I wanted to make something easy but also substantial.  I made farro because I had some in the pantry (and I love its crunchy texture!), but you can substitute with quinoa, wheat berries, barley or any other grain you'd like.   I also had some of my homemade Candied Pecans left over from the holidays which are always the perfect complement to any salad.  And pomegranates because…you know, pomegranates.  I always have them in my refrigerator too because my 6 year old might love than even more than me!

    Winter Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Farro on a white plate.

    The dressing I whipped up is so ridiculously easy to make, it feels weird to even call it a "dressing".  I wanted to keep this salad and light and easy and it just so happens that the dressing is amazing!  Feel free to add sliced chicken and cheese (if you're not vegan).  I bet a crumbled cheese would work great on top of all of this goodness.

    Overhead picture of Winter Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Farro on a oval white plate.

    Winter Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Farro

    This Winter Kale Salad is delicious, nutritious and simple to make!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: brunch, dinner, Main Course, main dish, Salad, Side Dish, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 148kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • Salad:
    • 4 cups kale
    • 1 cup roasted butternut squash
    • ½ cup farro
    • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
    • 2 tabelspoons candied pecans
    • Dressing:
    • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon 100% maple syrup
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • chia seeds for topping

    Instructions

    • Prepare the faro as directed on the box.
    • Mix together the ingredients for the salad.
    • Prepare the dressing by mixing together the vinegar and maple syrup in a small bowl.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Pour over salad and mix again.
    • Top with chia seeds.

    Notes

    To store in the refrigerator: place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10419IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Anna

      October 30, 2021 at 10:56 pm

      5 stars
      We really enjoyed this salad! I roasted double the amount of squash so we can have it again tomorrow. It's really delicious!

      Reply
    2. Krystle

      October 30, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      The farro and pecans make this salad downright craveable. Super tasty and full of healthy ingredients.

      Reply
    3. Betsy

      October 30, 2021 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      I try to eat vegetarian for at least one, if not 2 meals every day, but I'm not vegan...so I did go ahead and top my with some crumbled blue cheese and it was incredible! I love the bitterness of the kale combined with the sweetness of the sweet potatoes, tartness of the pomegranate seeds, and great nuttiness from the pecans! And in the hearty farro and this is a salad that is a perfect main course OR side! Love it!

      Reply
    4. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)

      January 11, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      I love, love, love the sound of this salad (and the ridiculously simple dressing!). Grains in salad are a favorite of mine -- and butternut squash makes it perfection.

      Reply
    5. Amanda-The Kitcheneer

      January 07, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      I am loving this salad! Just the color alone makes me want to grab a fork! And I love adding butternut squash to salads!

      Reply
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