Farro Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Farro Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup farro, lightly toasted; 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning; 2 1/2 cups water, or stock; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, from about 1/4 orange; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 cups micro salad greens, washed and dried; 1/2 cup Marcona almonds; 1/3 cup prunes, chopped; 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped; 1/4 cup1/4-inch diced red onions; 1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced tart apple or firm pear

Servings: persons

1 cup farro, lightly toasted
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
2 1/2 cups water, or stock
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, from about 1/4 orange
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups micro salad greens, washed and dried
1/2 cup Marcona almonds
1/3 cup prunes, chopped
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/4 cup1/4-inch diced red onions
1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced tart apple or firm pear

1
In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, add the farro, 2 teaspoons salt, and water (or stock, if using).
2
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the farro is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
3
Check a few times while it is cooking, you want it to be al dente.
4
Remove from the heat, drain any excess water, and set aside to cool.
5
While the grains are simmering make the dressing.
6
Whisk together the orange zest and juice, shallots, Parmesan, white balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
7
Add salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
8
Just before serving, in a large bowl, toss the farro with 3 tablespoons dressing and transfer to a large serving bowl.
9
In the same large bowl, combine the salad greens with the almonds, prunes, cherries, and onions and gently toss with 3 tablespoons remaining dressing, adding more dressing as needed.
10
Plate the greens mixture on top of the faro and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup farro, lightly toasted, 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning, 2 1/2 cups water, or stock, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and more.

Yes, Farro Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette 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 Citrus Vinaigrette

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