Farro Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Name: Farro Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters Marcona almonds; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 79 milliliters dried cherries, chopped; 237 milliliters farro, lightly toasted; 79 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps fresh orange juice, from about 1/4 orange; 1 Tbsp orange zest; 79 milliliters prunes, chopped; 59 milliliters 1/4-inch diced red onions; 1 liters micro salad greens, washed and dried; 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning; 2 Tbsps minced shallot; 118 milliliters 1/4-inch diced tart apple or firm pear; 591 milliliters water, or stock; 3 Tbsps white balsamic vinegar

Farro Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette is a vegan recipe with 8 servings. One portion of this dish contains about 5g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 272 calories. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a rather inexpensive side dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes. A mixture of shallot, onions, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, add the farro, 2 teaspoons salt, and water (or stock, if using). Bring to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the farro is tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Check a few times while it is cooking, you want it to be al dente.

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Farro

Stock

Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Remove from the heat, drain any excess water, and set aside to cool.

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Water

While the grains are simmering make the dressing.

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Grains

Whisk together the orange zest and juice, shallots, white balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.

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White Balsamic Vinegar

Orange Zest

Olive Oil

Shallot

Juice

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Whisk

Add salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.

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Salt And Pepper

Just before serving, in a large bowl, toss the farro with 3 tablespoons dressing and transfer to a large serving bowl. In the same large bowl, combine the salad greens with the almonds, prunes, cherries, and onions and gently toss with 3 tablespoons remaining dressing, adding more dressing as needed. Plate the greens mixture on top of the faro and serve.

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Greens