Warm Farro Spinach Feta Salad Or Side Dish Recipes

ITALIAN FARRO SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain farro, then cook according to package instructions. Transfer to a large mixing or serving bowl.
• While the farro cooks, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly blended. Pour half of the dressing over the warm farro and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat.
• Add all of the remaining ingredients to the bowl except for the feta: sundried tomatoes, cucumber, roasted red pepper, cherry tomatoes, peas, and parsley. Toss to coat. Taste and add as much of the remaining dressing as you like. Sprinkle with feta, lightly toss again, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.

HEALTHY WARM FARRO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
• Combine chicken broth and farro together in a large frying pan or wok; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until farro is tender and the broth is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Stir olive oil mixture into farro until farro is coated. Add kale to farro mixture; cook and stir until kale is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle feta cheese over farro salad and stir until cheese is incorporated. Season salad with more salt and pepper if desired.

HARVEST FARRO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Toss onion, butternut squash, and brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt & pepper to taste. Place on a baking sheet and roast 15 minutes. Stir and roast an additional 10-15 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.
• While vegetables are roasting, place farro in a pot with 3 cups of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until farro is tender about 14-16 minutes. Drain well, rinse under cool water and cool slightly.
• If using homemade dressing below, combine all dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.
• In a large bowl, combine cooled farro, butternut squash mixture, pomegranate, half of the pecans, and half of the feta cheese. Toss with ⅓ cup of dressing. Stir in arugula.
• Top with remaining pecans and feta before serving.

ORANGE, SPINACH & FARRO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large pot of salted water on high to boiling. Once boiling, add the farro and cook 16 to 18 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Thoroughly drain the cooked farro and return to the pot.
• While the farro cooks, use a peeler to remove the rind of the orange, avoiding the white pith. Mince the rind to get 2 teaspoons of zest (or use a zester). Cut off and discard the remaining peel and pith. Dice the orange, removing any seeds.
• In a medium non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high heat until hot. Add the shallot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Add the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the liquid is slightly reduced in volume. Transfer the shallot and liquid to the pot of cooked farro.
• Add the orange, orange zest and spinach to the pot of cooked farro and pickled shallot. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to thoroughly combine; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

WARM FARRO SPINACH FETA SALAD OR SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl and set aside.
• Combine chicken broth and farro together in a large sauce pan or wok; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until farro is tender and the broth is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Stir olive oil mixture into farro until farro is coated. Add spinach to farro mixture; cook and stir until spinach is heated, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle feta cheese over farro and spinach and stir until cheese is incorporated.
• Season with more salt and pepper if desired.