Kale & Farro Salad With Spicy Butternut Squash, Broccoli, Radishes & Cashews
- Spice Rub
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon dry mustard (Coleman's)
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
- Salad
- 4 ounces chopped kale leaves
- 1 cup farro, cooked
- 1 small butternut squash, cut in generous 1/2" squares
- 1 large onion, cut in 1/2" squares
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons spice rub (also great for pulled pork)
- 1 bunch organic broccoli
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted, salted cashews
- 4 thinly sliced radishes
- Olive oil for drizzling
- 2 wedges of lemon
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- For the Spice Rub: Mix the paprika, garlic power, brown sugar, dry mustard, and salt together in a small bowl.
- Combine the squash and onions with the coconut oil and spice mix on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss all to combine and roast in the oven for 35 - 40 minutes until tender. Toss at the halfway point, at about the 20 minute mark.
- Meanwhile, cover the farro with about 3 inches of cold water. Salt with a little coarse sea salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 - 40 minutes. Taste test with a fork for tenderness. It should be a bit chewy. Strain in a fine mesh colander when done.
- Wash all the kale in a lettuce spinner, removing any large stems. Spread on a clean counter to air dry, then chill in a paper towel lined plastic bag in the refrigerator.
- Wash and peel stems of the broccoli. Cut each stem into 4 or 5 smaller stems and steam for about 10 minutes, until bright green and crisp tender. When done, remove the steamer of broccoli from the pot so it can air dry a bit.
- Wash and trim the radishes. Using a hand mandolin, slice into very thin slices. Coarsely chop the cashews.
- Everything should be done all around the same time, so now you're ready to assemble!rnrnLine low flat bowls with the kale leaves. Place 1/4 of the cooked farro in the middle, with the kale forming a ridge around the edge. Place a scoop of the butternut squash on top of the farro.
- Chop the steamed broccoli into 2" lengths, leaving the flowerets intact and place them around the edge of the farro. Tuck in sliced radishes in four places around the bowl.
- Place chopped cashews on top of the squash. Drizzle some olive oil on the kale edge of the bowl, and follow that with a squeeze of lemon juice around that same kale edge.rnrnServe with LOVE, a Vouvray and enjoy!!!
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/61913-kale-farro-salad-with-spicy-butternut-squash-broccoli-radishes-cashews (may not work)