Your search for the perfect salad dressing is over. It’s a done deal. This shallot vinaigrette is my favorite dressing OF ALL TIME. And I’ve eaten a lot of salad in my 28 years on planet Earth! I don’t know what is is about shallots that makes this dressing so magical, but it truly is next level delicious. I made it when we had friends over for a Hanukah dinner and everyone asked the recipe.
This Winter Squash, Farro, and Pomegranate Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette is meal worthy on its own but it also makes a gorgeous and festive side dish, especially around the holiday season. She’s studded with pomegranate jewels and bright orange squash that pairs with nutty farro like a match made in salad heaven. We ate the leftovers with Sartori Merlot BellaVitano cheese and HOLD THE PHONE— I was actually speechless over the salad glory.
I know there’s a million and three salad recipes on the internet but I swear to you, this one is a keeper. It makes ahhhhmazing work week lunches or dinner sides and you could easily add grilled salmon, shrimp, chicken, roasted chickpeas, or baked tofu to make it even more filing. I f you have a gluten intolerance, wild or brown rice would be perfect in place of the farro. I got the quick cooking farro at Trader Joe’s which is delightful because it’s done in ten minutes. And while we’re on the topic of pomegranate, you better make these Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pomegranate for dessert!! If you’re too lazy to cut squash (delicata is the best because you can eat the peel) or cook farro or de-seed a pomegranate, just make the dressing and enjoy it with greens solo. Easiest ever! I definitely recommend using a soft, buttery green here. No kale, mmmk? I used soft local mixed greens from our CSA box.
You and this salad are about to become besties, I just know it. Print
