Farro Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, And Berries Recipe

Name: Farro Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, And Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro; 6 slices thick, center-cut bacon; 1 1/2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 4 ounces goat cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups uncooked farro
6 slices thick, center-cut bacon
1 1/2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
4 ounces goat cheese

1
In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of heavily salted water to a boil. Add farro, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until al dente.
2
In a medium skillet, cook bacon until crispy, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove bacon and transfer to a paper towel to, leaving bacon drippings in pan. Once cooled, chop bacon into coarse pieces. Add Brussels sprouts to pan with the bacon drippings and cook over medium heat until slightly browned and crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer sprouts to a large bowl and top with bacon pieces.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, and salt.
4
Add farro, blueberries, strawberries, mint, and basil to bowl with Brussels sprouts and bacon. Toss with oil mixture. Top with goat cheese and serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve chilled.

473

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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro, 6 slices thick, center-cut bacon, 1 1/2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Farro Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, And Berries 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 Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, And Berries

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