Honeynut Squash With Radicchio and Miso

A hearty fall salad featuring roasted honeynut squash, nutty farro, and crisp radicchio, all brought together with a rich miso-pine nut dressing. The combination of warm grains, roasted squash, and fresh apple creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

4 servings
1 hr 35 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup whole grain or semipearled farro
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 3 whole honeynut squash
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • cup pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon white miso
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chives
  • 2 heads Treviso radicchio
  • 1 whole Granny Smith apple

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook farro in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, 25-35 minutes. Drain; spread out on a rimmed baking sheet.

    35 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, toss squash with 1 Tbsp. oil on another rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Turn squash cut side down and roast until browned and tender, 20-30 minutes.

    30 min

  3. 3.

    Bring pine nuts and remaining 4 Tbsp. oil to a very gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and cook at a very low simmer until nuts are light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in garlic and miso. Let cool (it will look a bit chunky and broken at this point). Add vinegar and 1 Tbsp. chives and whisk until dressing is smooth and emulsified; season with salt.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Toss farro and a generous tablespoonful of dressing in a large bowl; season with salt.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Toss radicchio and apple and 2 Tbsp. dressing in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Season salad with salt.

    5 min

  6. 6.

    Arrange farro on a platter; top with squash and salad. Drizzle remaining dressing over and top with more chives.

    5 min