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Farro Salad with Arugula, Lemon Zest, Feta, & Pistachio

This grain salad is an easy side dish to throw together in lieu of the traditional “side salad” if you’re like me and like to break up the monotony of what a salad should or is expected to be. It is also a healthier and more nutritional option than the fatty mayonnaise based options. 

Farro is a favorite grain of mine because of the nutty flavor and chewy texture that really satisfies. It is extremely versatile and can be paired with a number of different flavor profiles, or even be used for Risotto dishes. This preparation is a “go to” for me because it simply hits all the marks for me- whatever mood I’m in. 

From the salty bite of Feta cheese paired with the peppery Arugula, sweet Pistachio, and tangy finish from the fresh Lemon Zest, the ingredients in this dish really work harmoniously together. Pair with a Honey- Lemon Vinaigrette to complete the dish. 

Farro Salad with Lemon Zest, Feta, & Pistachio
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SALAD
  1. 1 Cup Farro
  2. 4 Cups Water
  3. 1 Cup Chicken (or Veggie) Stock
  4. 1/2 Cup Arugula (rough chopped)
  5. 1/4 Cup Chopped Pistachios
  6. 1/4 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  7. Zest from 1 Lemon
  8. Black Pepper (to taste)
HONEY-LEMON VINAIGRETTE
  1. Juice from 1 Lemon
  2. 2 TSP Champagne Vinegar
  3. 2 TSP Water
  4. 1 TSP Dijon Mustard
  5. 1 TBSP Honey
  6. 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  7. Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse Farro and cook to to package instructions (approx. 30 minutes in total)- tasting occasionally (see notes).
  2. While Farro is cooking, chop arugula and pistachios. Add to mixing bowl. Zest one lemon into the same bowl and add crumbled Feta. Set aside.
  3. Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and well blended.
  4. One Farro is cooked, strained, and cooled down, add to mixing bowl and toss, adding black pepper to taste.
  5. Add dressing in slowly to preference. Platter and serve.
Notes
  1. *Depending on the brand of Farro, I usually end up pulling it off the burner 5 minutes or so before the package instructions to avoid it getting too soft.
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