Farro Salad With Asparagus And Parmesan Recipe

Name: Farro Salad With Asparagus And Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cracked farro; 1/4 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toast for better flavor; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved

Servings: persons

1 cup cracked farro
1/4 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toast for better flavor
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved

1
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to rolling boil over high heat. Stir in farro and return to boil.
2
Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and continue simmering until desired tenderness, 20 to 30 minutes more. Drain and let cool.
4
Meanwhile, bring about 3/4 inch of lightly salted water to a boil in a large, deep skillet.
5
Cook asparagus, uncovered, until just tender, about 3 minutes.
6
Transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water for several minutes to stop cooking process.
7
When asparagus is cold, drain well and cut diagonally into 1 1/2 inch slices.
8
Whisk together vinegar, oil and salt in large bowl.
9
Add farro, asparagus, tomatoes, walnuts, cranberries, parsley and chives and toss to coat.
10
Sprinkle salad with 1/2 cup parmesan and toss to mix.
11
Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
12
Serve at room temperature.

271

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cracked farro, 1/4 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Farro Salad With Asparagus And Parmesan falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Farro Salad With Asparagus And Parmesan

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions