Wheatberry, Wild Rice & Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Wheatberries are the whole grain form of wheat, containing the bran, germ, and endosperm. They are a good source of fiber and nutrients.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Wheatberry, Wild Rice & Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: American, Vegetarian Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Wheatberries
• 1 cup Wild Rice
• 1 pound Butternut Squash
• 1 small Red Onion
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried Cranberries
• 2 cup Baby Spinach
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a pot, bring water to a boil and cook the wheatberries and wild rice according to package instructions.
3. Meanwhile, peel and cube the butternut squash. Toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
5. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked wheatberries, wild rice, roasted butternut squash, diced red onion, pecans, dried cranberries, and baby spinach.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
7. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 8g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.