Discovering Ancient Grains: Farro Salad with Peas, Asparagus, and Feta
PUBLISHED ON: 04.24.2014
Several years ago while traveling in New York City we ate at a local contemporary Italian restaurant in the East Village (the name of the restaurant escapes me) but the farro salad that I enjoyed does not escape me. The mild nutty taste of the grain, the flavors and textures of the salad stayed with me. Naturally, I assumed that this was a “trendy” grain as it was not easily located when I returned home. I had forgotten about this fantatsic grain until I saw a huge size bag ( 3-lbs.) at Costco for a reasonable price. My memory came rushing back and the farro was scooped up and thrown in my cart.
Move over quinoa! You have nothing on farro! You have been tossed aside! Farro is my new go to grain.
This farro salad is loaded with spring asparagus, sugar snap peas, onion, tomatoes, feta and dill. It is lightly tossed in an olive oil and sherry vinaigrette. A perfect vegetarian option or for those days when you just want to eat and feel healthier.
Karen Harris
I discovered farro not too long ago and instantly fell in love. My favorite use for it so far is in black bean burgers. I can't wait to try something new and make this recipe. I looks delicious.
Rambling Tart
That looks so fresh and delicious, Velva. 🙂 I love salads like this.
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen
What a lovely and healthy salad. I've yet to discover farro, but looks like the time has come :)Sam
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Looks fantastic… so vibrant and refreshing. I've heard of farro, via Nigella Lawson's Nigellissima book and really want to try it. Sadly I haven't been able to find it here. I must look harder! 🙂
The JR
I'll have to try it if I run across some.
Tina
That's a colorful; dish there. Nice and light for the summery weather that's coming in.Thanks for asking about the garden. It's doing well so far. Didn't get as many beans sprouting up as we'd hoped so, guess we'll plant more. Harvesting lettuce and that's been great.
Chris
I have to give it a try but I'm glad you say it's better than quinoa. I tried that several times and never understood the fuss, I hate that grain! It's like eating a plastic brillo pad that was thrown in a blender first.
Pam
Sounds good! I've heard of it, but never had it. Very colorful dish!
That Girl
I love the chewiness of farro.
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
What a wonderful salad! It really does have everything you need for a light meal. I love farro too and have made risotto with it instead of arborio rice. It's really good and something you should try to use that big bag of farro 🙂
Monet
I have cooked nothing with farro. Clearly, this needs to change!
~~louise~~
How wonderful to see such a creative and colorful Farro recipe, Velva. I think Farro is one of those grains that you either hate or love. I happen to like it a lot! I can definitely see it shining in this combination of ingredients, Velva which reminds me, I need to pick up some Farro and Quinoa my next grocery trip!Thanks for sharing, Velva…So pinning!!!
Angie's Recipes
What a beautiful and nutritious farro salad! A salad that I would really enjoy too.
Delectably Green
This is SO up my alley ! I love these grains, this looks not only healthy but delicious too!Mary
Rosita Vargas
Linda ensalada muy combinada me encanta,abrazos
Gloria Baker
What beautiful salad!
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
I love farro, but as you say, it is often hard to find. This is such a wonderful combination of grains and vegetables.
Bill
I'm with you on farro, Velva! I love it and I prefer it over quinoa to. Great combination of ingredients in this salad. Looks delicious!
Rosa's Yummy Yums
A beautiful salad! I love grains.Cheers,Rosa
Kitchen Belleicious
oh that picture is so vibrant. So beautiful with all those amazing colors. I love a good salad especially if it is filling like this one with the grains. I love it
Catherine
Dear Velva, This sounds like something I would love. I really like discovering all the flavors I never knew! Blessings dear. Catherine xo
Suhaina
love the colour of this dish..too good Velva
Hungry Dog
I love farro. I'm magnetically drawn to it on any menu! It reminds me a bit of barley…and I agree, it is better than quinoa (which I tend to find mushy). This salad looks fantastic.
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this is superb.
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Thank you.