Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Farro Salad
- Rinse 2 cups of farro under cold water and combine with 4 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain excess water and cool.
- Toast 1 cup of shelled pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant. In a small bowl, mix spices, then add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet with the nuts. Stir to coat, sprinkle in maple syrup and blood orange zest until sticky. Cool on a baking sheet.
- Combine zest and juice of one blood orange, 1/3 cup of olive oil, 1 shallot (finely chopped), 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, and a drizzle of maple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer 4 cups of baby spinach as the base on a serving platter. Add cooled farro, 1 can of drained cannellini beans, and 1 cup of halved blackberries. Then add sliced mini cucumbers, avocado cubes, radishes, and fresh basil. Top with pickled red onions.
- Sprinkle toasted pistachios over the salad, drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss lightly to combine.
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Notes
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, adding dressing just before serving.
