FARRO SALAD WITH BEETS, GREENS AND FETA
Farro is a sturdy grain that stands up well to formidable ingredients like beets, their greens and salty feta cheese. That hardiness and versatility, as well as its sweet, nutty flavor, have made farro a popular option for filling out a salad in order to create a main dish. If you're in doubt, sliced or shredded poached or roasted chicken would make a nice addition. Either way the farro absorbs color from the red beets, giving the dish a pinkish tint that only deepens as hours pass. (In fact, you can make the dish up to a day ahead. And it travels well, making it fine picnic fare.) Soak the grains for an hour before cooking, and be sure to cook until tender, or else the salad will be chewy.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, main course, side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the greens. Blanch for two minutes, and transfer to the ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely and set aside.
- Bring the water back to a boil, and add the farro. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring from time to time, or until the farro is tender. Remove from the heat and allow the grains to swell in the cooking water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- While the farro is cooking, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the vinegars, salt, garlic and mustard. Whisk in the oil(s). Add to the farro. Peel and dice the beets and add, along with the beet greens, feta or goat cheese, herbs and walnuts. Toss together, and serve warm or room temperature with a little more cheese sprinkled over the top if you wish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 141 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Grace Brisk
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've added different ingredients to it each time I've made it and it's always delicious.
Aleena Ghaffar
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Frisk Little
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Sinazo Fihla
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The sweetness of the beets pairs well with the bitterness of the greens.
Kailey Leal
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Bryson Tilley
[email protected]I love the combination of beets and farro in this salad. It's a hearty and healthy meal that's perfect for a cold day.
OJK JOKES
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've added different ingredients to it each time I've made it and it's always delicious.
PAPA RAZI
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Islam Uddin
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Md.Shimul Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The sweetness of the beets pairs well with the bitterness of the greens.
Hossein Dashty
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Beanos
[email protected]I love the combination of beets and farro in this salad. It's a hearty and healthy meal that's perfect for a cold day.
meshack Mollel
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've added different ingredients to it each time I've made it and it's always delicious.
Qaiser Malik
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
stephanie dc
[email protected]This farro salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.