Wheat Berry Salad with Tuscan Kale and Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• •cut into 1/2-inch dice butternut squash (1 pound)
• •6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• •Salt
• •Freshly ground pepper
• •2 cups whole einka or other wheat berries
• •stemmed Tuscan kale (leaves sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick)
• •2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• •0.5 cup minced shallots
• •1 tablespoon finely chopped sage
• •minced garlic cloves (2)
• •0.33 cup dry white wine
• •0.25 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the squash for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cover the wheat berries with 5 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until tender, 25 minutes.
3. Add the kale to the wheat berries, cover and remove from the heat; let stand until the kale is wilted, 5 minutes. Drain well and add the wheat and kale to the squash. Add the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the oil to the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss.
4. In a medium skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt and cook over moderately high heat until just starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sage and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer, stirring, until evaporated. Scrape the shallot and garlic into the salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Wheat Berry Salad with Tuscan Kale and Butternut Squash?

Wheat Berry Salad with Tuscan Kale and Butternut Squash takes 20 mins prep and 25 mins cook time.

How many servings does Wheat Berry Salad with Tuscan Kale and Butternut Squash make?

This recipe makes 6 servings. You can easily scale the ingredients up or down.

What type of cuisine is Wheat Berry Salad with Tuscan Kale and Butternut Squash?

Wheat Berry Salad with Tuscan Kale and Butternut Squash is an American dish, typically served as a salad.

What are the main ingredients in Wheat Berry Salad with Tuscan Kale and Butternut Squash?

The key ingredients include butternut squash, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground pepper, whole einka or other wheat berries, and 7 more ingredients.