Description
A vibrant and nutritious farro salad featuring chewy, nutty farro combined with fresh arugula, radicchio, crisp Honeycrisp apple slices, sweet Medjool dates, crunchy walnuts, and tangy pecorino cheese. Tossed in a zesty apple cider vinegar dressing with fresh thyme, this salad makes a perfect fresh side dish or a wholesome, flavorful lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked farro, arugula, sliced radicchio, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple, chopped Medjool dates, finely chopped fresh parsley, chopped walnuts, shaved pecorino cheese, and fresh thyme leaves. Mix them gently to incorporate all the flavors together.
- Add Dressing and Season: Pour half of the apple cider vinegar dressing over the salad ingredients. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon sea salt and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper onto the mixture. Toss the salad thoroughly to evenly distribute the dressing and seasonings among the ingredients.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed by adding more dressing, salt, or pepper to achieve your preferred flavor balance.
Notes
- This farro salad is wonderfully versatile and can be served as a fresh side dish or a satisfying, healthy lunch.
- The combination of nutty farro, crunchy apples, and tangy vinaigrette creates a balanced dish with a variety of textures and flavors.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best results, especially in the cheese and dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
