How to Make Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious salad to add to your recipe repertoire, look no further than this Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan. This salad is bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients that are sure to satisfy your taste buds and your hunger. With the nutty flavor of the farro, the crispness of the asparagus, and the salty bite of the Parmesan, this salad is a winner on all fronts.

Farro, an ancient whole grain, is the star of this salad. It...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups farro
  • ¾ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 cup red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh chives
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette, or to taste
  • 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 13 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Soak farro in a large bowl of water for at least 12 hours. Drain.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once water is boiling, stir in drained farro and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, then cook farro uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and continue simmering until tender, about 30 more minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once asparagus is cold, drain well, and chop. Set aside.
  • Place farro, asparagus, tomatoes, walnuts, cranberries, parsley, and chives in a large bowl. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over and sprinkle about 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese; toss. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Serve at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 164mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 283mg