Farro Salad Recipe

Overhead view of a bowl of farro salad with kale and sweet potato, next to a small bowl of pumpkin seeds.

5 from 1 vote

This warm farro salad recipe is just what your weeknight needs! It's a flavor-packed winter salad loaded with with tender greens, sweet potato, pumpkin seeds, and hearty grains, tossed with homemade balsamic dressing.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: farro kale salad, farro salad, farro salad recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 477kcal

Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

for the salad:

1 large sweet potato , diced
1 medium red onion , diced
5 garlic cloves , peeled and smashed
5 thyme sprigs , plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup farro (or swap with quinoa)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 head kale , roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup pumpkin seeds
Salt and pepper to taste

for the dressing:

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt , to taste
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potato, onion, garlic, and thyme with the oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender, stirring halfway through.
1 large sweet potato, 1 medium red onion, 5 garlic cloves, 5 thyme sprigs, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Meanwhile, place the farro in a medium saucepan. Add the broth and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 35 minutes, until the grains are tender.
1 cup farro
When the farro is cooked, add the kale leaves, cover the pot, and let sit for 10 minutes. Then remove the lid and stir to combine.
1 head kale
Remove the vegetables from the oven. Place the garlic cloves on a cutting board for the dressing. Discard the thyme sprigs. Smash the roasted garlic into a paste on your cutting board, then transfer it to a jar or cup.
To finish the dressing, add the remaining dressing ingredients and whisk or shake to emulsify. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, Black pepper to taste
In a serving bowl, combine the farro, roasted vegetables, dried cherries, and pumpkin seeds. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Garnish with thyme.
½ cup dried cherries, ½ cup pumpkin seeds, Salt and pepper to taste

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