Description

This vibrant Farro Salad combines chewy, nutty farro with crisp arugula, slightly bitter radicchio, sweet Honeycrisp apple slices, and chopped Medjool dates. Enhanced with fresh parsley, crunchy walnuts, shaved pecorino cheese, and aromatic thyme, all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing, this salad is a refreshing, wholesome option perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

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Salad

3 cups cooked farro (from 1 cup dry)
1 cup arugula
1 cup sliced radicchio
1 Honeycrisp apple (thinly sliced)
3 Medjool dates (pitted and chopped)
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup shaved pecorino cheese
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

¼ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked farro, arugula, sliced radicchio, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple, chopped Medjool dates, finely chopped parsley, chopped walnuts, shaved pecorino cheese, and fresh thyme leaves. Gently mix to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Add Dressing and Season: Pour half of the apple cider vinegar dressing over the salad along with ¼ teaspoon sea salt and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat all ingredients with the dressing and seasoning.
Adjust to Taste: Taste the salad and add more dressing if desired. Adjust salt and pepper levels to ensure a balanced, bright flavor. Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill briefly before serving.

Notes

This farro salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, featuring nutty farro, crisp greens, sweet fruit, and crunchy nuts.
It works great as a light lunch or a fresh, healthy side dish for dinner.
For best texture, add the dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp.
Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or almonds if preferred.
Feel free to add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to the dressing for extra richness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 250 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg