CHARLIE BIRD'S FARRO SALAD
There are two essential steps to a stellar farro salad. The first is cooking the farro with enough salt and aromatics so that it delicious before you combine it with the rest of the ingredients. The second is to use very good olive oil in the dressing. This farro salad, from the restaurant Charlie Bird in SoHo, hits both these marks. The chef Ryan Hardy cooks the farro in apple cider seasoned with bay leaves and plenty of salt, which renders it good enough to eat on its own. But it's even better after he adds loads of olive oil, plus pistachio nuts and Parmesan cheese to make it even richer. Then, before serving, he folds in fresh vegetables to brighten it up: juicy tomatoes, radishes, arugula and plenty of herbs. There are many farro salads of this ilk out there. This is one of the best.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, salads and dressings, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring farro, apple cider, salt, bay leaves and 2 cups water to a simmer. Simmer until farro is tender and liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes. If all the liquid evaporates before the farro is done, add a little more water. Let farro cool, then discard bay leaves.
- In a salad bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Add farro, cheese and pistachio nuts and mix well. This salad base will keep for up to 4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (bring to room temperature before serving). Just before serving, fold in arugula, herbs, tomatoes, radish and flaky salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 398, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
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Muhammad Naeem Raza
r.m27@aol.comThis salad is a keeper! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
Olorunwa Idris
o-i@yahoo.comI've never had farro before, but I'm so glad I tried it in this salad. It's so delicious and has a great texture.
Lalit oad
o55@yahoo.comI love the addition of roasted red peppers to this salad. They add a nice smoky flavor.
Wizzy Love
wizzylove@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.
Alexander Wilson
wilson@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of farro, roasted vegetables, and herbs is simply divine.
Shaheer Sheikh
s@aol.comI made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ehsanullah Noori
ehsanullah.noori@hotmail.comThis salad is delicious! The farro is cooked perfectly and the roasted vegetables are so flavorful.
Isaac Affum
isaaca7@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of farro, but this salad changed my mind. The roasted vegetables and dressing really make it special.
Tatenda Mukanangana
t_mukanangana@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love the combination of roasted vegetables and farro.
NEPSUDON Xetttri
n_xetttri46@hotmail.comI love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Samim Rana
ranas5@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.
John Page
j@hotmail.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for grilled meats or fish.
Cameron Gordon
c-gordon@gmail.comThis salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.
Alison Knezek
alison_k13@hotmail.co.ukI love how easy this salad is to make. I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes that don't take a lot of time to prepare.
Theopherus Nakwatumba
t.nakwatumba77@hotmail.frThis farro salad is unbelievably flavorful! The roasted vegetables and fresh herbs really make it stand out. I'll definitely be adding this to my summer potluck rotation.