FARRO SALAD
Farro, an ancient grain, has long been a common ingredient in Italy, but it is now gaining in popularity in the United States. You can use farro to make a type of risotto or in soups, but dressed with a lemony vinaigrette, it makes a lovely grain salad, enhanced by a variety of green vegetables.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, grains and rice, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add green beans and snap peas, and cook for 1 minute. Fish out the beans with a spider, mesh strainer or slotted spoon. Rinse briefly in cool water, then blot on a kitchen towel and set aside.
- Add farro to the pot, and cook until al dente, 15 to 20 minutes, then drain and spread out on a baking sheet or platter to cool.
- As the farro cooks, make the vinaigrette: Put shallots in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, lemon juice and zest, and leave for 5 minutes, then whisk in olive oil.
- Season the farro lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle with half the vinaigrette, toss and mound.
- Slice the asparagus in very thin, lengthwise ribbons with a thin-bladed knife or mandolin and place in a medium-size bowl. Add cooked green beans, snap peas and thick slices of avocado. Salt lightly, add remaining vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
- Arrange dressed vegetables over farro, garnish with basil leaves and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 308, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 538 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Ana And Daria
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salad!
Tyron Smit
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.
Adnan Tullah Adnan Tullah
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Mudassir Waseem
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The farro gives it a nice chewy texture and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.
Md Ranad Ali
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Zaharadeen Dangoma
[email protected]This is my go-to salad recipe. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Md rubel a Mollik
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Mjripol Khan
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing was especially good.
Md Yousufmiya
[email protected]This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The farro was nice and chewy, the vegetables were crisp, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful.
Bailey Nicholson
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of farro, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was perfectly balanced and the farro was cooked perfectly. I'll be making this again for sure!
Rahima Karim
[email protected]This farro salad was a hit at my last potluck! It was so flavorful and refreshing, and the farro gave it a nice chewy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.