Fall Farro Salad with butternut squash and fennel blue

Farro Salad with Butternut Squash, Kale, Apple and Fennel Blue

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Serves 4 - 6

 

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups diced roasted butternut squash (or other winter squash)

Salt & Pepper

1 ½ cups dry pearled farro, cooked, drained & cooled to room temp

4 cups kale, chopped

1 cup finely chopped apple

5 ounces Point Reyes Fennel Blue, crumbled

¼  cup toasted pepitas

 

In a small bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, Dijon and honey. Add olive oil in a slow and steady stream, whisking the entire time until thoroughly combined.  Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. 

 

In a large bowl combine squash, farro, kale, apple, Fennel Blue and pepitas. Toss with half of salad dressing. Add more, a little at a time, until dressed to your desired amount. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.

 

Serve immediately.