Fresh Basil Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Basil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces goat cheese; 1 cup farro toasted; 6 cups fresh basil leaves lightly packed; 6 cups red-leaf lettuce lightly packed torn; 2 fennel bulbs medium, trimmed, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced, 2 cups; 2 cups fresh raspberries; 1 red onion large, sliced, 2 cups; 1/3 cup champagne vinegar; 1/3 cup walnut oil; 1 tablespoon honey; salt and ground black pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces goat cheese
1 cup farro toasted
6 cups fresh basil leaves lightly packed
6 cups red-leaf lettuce lightly packed torn
2 fennel bulbs medium, trimmed, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced, 2 cups
2 cups fresh raspberries
1 red onion large, sliced, 2 cups
1/3 cup champagne vinegar
1/3 cup walnut oil
1 tablespoon honey
salt and ground black pepper

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["Use a cookie scoop, shape the goat cheese into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in farro to coat. Cover and chill until serving time.", "For salad, arrange basil, lettuce, fennel, raspberries and onion on a platter. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine the vinegar, oil, honey. Cover; shake to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange cheese balls over salad and drizzle with dressing.", "From the Test Kitchen
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Toasted Farro:
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To toast farro, cook 1/2 cup farro according to package directions. Drain well. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add farro. Cook and stir frequently until toasted, about 8 minutes. Cool.", "Nutrition Facts (Fresh Basil Salad)
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Per serving: 297 kcal cal., 18 g fat (7 g sat. fat, 6 g polyunsaturated fat, 4 g monounsatured fat), 22 mg chol., 236 mg sodium, 23 g carb., 6 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 11 g pro.
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet"]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces goat cheese, 1 cup farro toasted, 6 cups fresh basil leaves lightly packed, 6 cups red-leaf lettuce lightly packed torn, and more.

Yes, Fresh Basil Salad 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.

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Fresh Basil Salad

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