Warm Farro and Chopped Veggie Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-grain farro, rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini, chopped
  • 1 medium carrots, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the farro: Toast the farro grains in a medium saucepan over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Add 2 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until farro is cooked and has a chewy consistency and the water has evaporated. About 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, add the onion, bell pepper, zucchini, carrots, oregano, 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Toss together and spread out onto baking sheet. Roast until veggies are tender and starting to brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, and remaining 3 tablespoons of olive olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  5. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, mix the warm farro and roasted veggies. Stir in the chopped baby spinach until it starts to wilt. 2-3 minutes. Mix in parsley and vinaigrette. Portion into serving bowls and top with toasted almonds and feta cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Categories

  • Lunch
  • Salad
  • Side Dish
  • Grain
  • Vegetable
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serving Size
3/4 cup
Serves
6
Calories
303.00
Total Fat (g)
15.90
Saturated Fat (g)
2.70
Sodium (mg)
320.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
36.40
Dietary Fiber (g)
7.20
Protein (g)
7.90