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A colorful dish of mixed grains including wheat, with diced vegetables, cranberries, herbs, and acorn squash, served in a white bowl.
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5 from 3 votes

Acorn Squash Wheat Salad

The Acorn Squash & Wheat Berry Salad marries the earthiness of roasted squash with nutty grains, zesty cranberries, and crunchy pepitas, all unified by the lush notes of pumpkin oil.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: acorn squash, autumn salad, fall salad, lunch salad, pumpkin salad, squash salad, wheat berry salad, wheat salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the acorn squash into half, and then into wedges, removing the seeds. Place the wedges on a baking sheet, drizzle with a tablespoon of pumpkin oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized. Once cooled, cut the squash into bite-sized pieces.
  • While the squash is cooking, in a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the rinsed wheat berries. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the wheat berries are tender but still have a chewy texture. Once done, drain any excess water and set aside to cool.
  • Heat the pumpkin oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped kale and cook until its wilted. Set aside.
  • To the skillet of kale, add the roasted acorn squash, cooked wheat berries, dried cranberries, and pepitas. Drizzle the remaining pumpkin oil over the top, and toss everything to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 213mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g