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Easy Farro Salad

Vibrant Easy Farro Salad with Blood Orange Zing

This Easy Farro Salad combines nutty farro with fresh ingredients for a vibrant, vegan dish ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups dried farro High-protein grain providing a chewy base.
  • 4 cups baby spinach Fresh leafy green component.
  • 1 can cannellini beans Drained; contributes creaminess.
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries Adds sweetness and juiciness.
  • 1 cup mini cucumbers Provides a crunchy bite.
  • 2 medium avocados Diced; brings creaminess and healthy fats.
  • 4 medium radishes Thinly sliced; adds peppery crunch.
  • ¼ cup fresh basil Chopped; enhances aroma and flavor.
  • ¼ cup pickled red onions For tangy depth.
  • 1 cup pistachios Shelled; adds crunchy texture.
For the Blood Orange Vinaigrette
  • ½ cup olive oil Base for the vinaigrette.
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup Provides natural sweetness.
  • 1 medium blood orange Zest and juice for dressing.
  • 1 medium shallot Minced; offers mild onion flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar Adds acidity to the vinaigrette.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Provides depth and tang.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • baking pan
  • skillet
  • Blender
  • Large serving platter

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of dried farro, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25–30 minutes or until the farro is tender but still chewy.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a baking pan, toast 1 cup of shelled pistachios for 5–7 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. In a blender, combine the zest and juice from 1 blood orange, ½ cup of olive oil, 1 minced shallot, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. On a large serving platter, create a base with 4 cups of baby spinach. Top with the cooled farro, 1 can of drained cannellini beans, 1 cup of fresh blackberries, sliced mini cucumbers, diced avocados, and thinly sliced radishes.
  5. Drizzle your homemade blood orange vinaigrette over the salad, and finish with the sticky maple pistachios on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an enjoyable texture, chill the ingredients before assembly. Store the salad and dressing separately until ready to serve.

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