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Best Fall Harvest Orzo Salad

A delightful and hearty orzo salad featuring seasonal fall ingredients like roasted butternut squash, cranberries, and kale, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 cup butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Butternut Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the diced butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Cook the Orzo
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, roasted butternut squash, chopped kale, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve the salad warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional feta and walnuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 5gSugar: 8g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will meld beautifully as it sits.

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