CHICKEN, GREEN BEAN, CORN, AND FARRO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

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Chicken, Green Bean, Corn, and Farro Salad with Goat Cheese image

Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup semi-pearled farro* or spelt berries
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves
12 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups fresh yellow corn kernels (cut from 2 to 3 ears of corn)
3 green onions, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Cook farro in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet; cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Cool, then cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes. Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool; drain. Transfer beans to kitchen towel; pat dry.
  • Mix farro, chicken, and green beans in large bowl; add corn and green onions.
  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, marjoram, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl. Press with back of spoon to release flavor. Whisk in vinegar, shallot, and mustard. Pour over salad in bowl; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Salad can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Divide chilled or room-temperature salad among plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese.
  • Available at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Italian markets.

tehseen ullah
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Muhammad ikram bhatti PTI Nns
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I would have liked it more if it had some chopped nuts or seeds for added crunch.


Nomzamo Bhengu
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This is a great salad for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Ch Razwan
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I used feta instead. It was still delicious!


Muhammad Ghazanfar Hussain
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Theresa Daniels
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I used quinoa instead of farro and it worked out great.


Mommy Cruz
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The farro took a bit longer to cook than I expected.


Fizza Khan
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Overall, I thought the salad was very good. I would definitely make it again.


Zane Khalele
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I would have liked it more if it had a bit more dressing.


Will Person
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.


Khan Masood
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!


Kunashe Mupunga
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I found the salad to be a bit bland.


Angelina Tavares
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It was a bit too tangy for my taste.


Rabe Reacts
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Awesome combination of flavors and textures. I particularly liked the crispy farro.


Loza Birhanu
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The farro added a nice nutty flavor to the salad.


chathur chandana
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This was super easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Rafael Cruz
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Followed the recipe and it turned out great.


Sufian Bilal
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I made this salad for my family and they all gave it rave reviews. The goat cheese added a nice tangy flavor.


Chad Falcone
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.