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Spring Harvest Farro Salad

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Spring harvest farro salad includes all of the best spring produce tossed with nutty farro and a creamy sweet dressing.

  • Author: Leanne Ray, MS, RDN
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Sides, Salads
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup farro (see notes)
  • 1 bundle asparagus
  • 1 big handful arugula (or arugula microgreens)
  • 1 cup quartered strawberries
  • 1 fennel bulb, very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup bleu cheese crumbles
  • a few fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cook farro per package instructions.
  3. Cut off tough ends of the asparagus, then toss with a drizzle of olive oil and a big pinch of salt. Transfer to sheet pan and roast for 10-12 minutes or until slightly charred but still with a bite. Cut off tips (about the top 2″) and reserve the rest for another use. 
  4. Shake up the dressing ingredients in a small jar: vinegar, brown sugar, poppy seeds, mayonnaise and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  5. To a large bowl add: cooked farro, roasted asparagus tips, arugula, strawberries, fennel, almonds, bleu cheese and mint leaves. Pour dressing over the top and toss well. Garnish with additional mint leaves and almonds. 

Equipment

Notes

  • The equipment section above provides affiliate links to things I use often in my kitchen and love.
  • Farro: farro is widely available and can be found near the other grains like rice, quinoa, etc. I prefer to buy the “quick cook” variety if possible, which cooks in about 10 minutes. 
  • To toast almonds: add to a dry skillet over medium low heat and toast until fragrant and lightly browned (about 10 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning, tossing occasionally. 

Nutrition

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