Description
This recipe combines chewy, perfectly cooked farro with seasonal roasted spring vegetables and a bright lemon-dill vinaigrette for a healthy salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-pearled farro
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 spring onions, white and light green parts sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cook the farro: Combine farro and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain any excess liquid and set aside to cool slightly.
- Roast the vegetables: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Toss the asparagus, radishes, and spring onions with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes until slightly tender. Add the peas during the last 3 minutes of roasting.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, the roasted vegetables, and the sliced radishes.
- Dress and serve: Pour the lemon-dill dressing over the farro and vegetables. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, use whole grain farro and increase the cooking time by 10 minutes.
- You can add 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts or slivered almonds for extra crunch.
- This salad holds up well for meal prepping; store the dressing separately if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 0