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Warm Farro Salad with Fig-Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Servings
approx 8 servings

Prep Time
15 min

Cook Time
30 min

Nutrition Facts

8 servings Serving Per Container

Serving size 1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

300

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 17%
Cholesterol 15mg 4%
Sodium 530mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Sugars 13g
   Includes Added Sugars 2g 13%
Protein 9g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 520mg 10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Warm Farro Salad with Fig-Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Warm Farro Salad with Fig-Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 each Shallots, medium, sliced
  • 1 cup Farro, rinsed
  • 2 quarts Vegetable Broth, unsalted
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 5 oz Greens (We used Watercress & Micro Arugula), sub with Frisee or Endive
  • 3 each Red Beets, small, steamed, peeled, quartered
  • 4 each Radishes (or sub with Watermelon Radishes), thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp Pistachios, rough chopped
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4  cup Figs, dried or fresh, sliced
  • 1/4  cup Pomegranate Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate Juice, {Vinaigrette}
  • 3 tbsp Fig Preserves, {Vinaigrette}
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar, {Vinaigrette}
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard , {Vinaigrette}
  • .25 tsp Salt, {Vinaigrette}
  • .25 tsp Pepper, {Vinaigrette}
  • .25 cup Olive Oil, {Vinaigrette}
  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate Seeds, {Vinaigrette}
Warm Farro Salad with Fig-Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Method of Preparation

Warm Farro Salad with Fig-Pomegranate Vinaigrette - Step 1

Step 1

In a saucepan cook shallots for 2 minutes. Add farro and cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to toast the grains.

 

Add vegetable broth, salt, pepper and bring to a boil. 

 

Once boiling reduce heat to medium and leave uncovered for 30 minutes until the farro is soft. Drain off any extra liquid.

Warm Farro Salad with Fig-Pomegranate Vinaigrette - Step 2

Step 2

In a bowl combine all the vinaigrette ingredients, except the olive oil and pomegranate seeds. Whisk to combine.

 

Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking to emulsify vinaigrette. Add in pomegranate seeds and keep off to the side.

Warm Farro Salad with Fig-Pomegranate Vinaigrette - Step 3

Step 3

Add half of the vinaigrette to the warm farro, toss and let sit for 10 minutes.

Warm Farro Salad with Fig-Pomegranate Vinaigrette - Step 4

Step 4

In a large bowl add greens as the base. Evenly arrange all the salad fixings over the greens, except for the farro.

 

Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.

Warm Farro Salad with Fig-Pomegranate Vinaigrette - Step 5

Step 5

Top salad with the warm farro.

 

Garnish with goat cheese, figs and pomegranate seeds.

 

Enjoy!