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Easy Farro Salad

Vibrant Easy Farro Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette

This Easy Farro Salad combines chewy farro, sweet blackberries, and a tangy blood orange vinaigrette, making it a perfect vegan and gluten-free dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Dried Farro Substitutable with quinoa for gluten-free option.
  • 5 ounces Baby Spinach
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans Any preferred bean works as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries Other berries can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 mini Cucumbers Regular cucumbers can be used instead.
  • 2 medium Avocados
  • 4 small Radishes
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Mint or cilantro can be used as alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Red Onions Pickled cabbage can be an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios Use pepitas or cashews for a nut-free option.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Blood Orange Zest
  • 1/4 cup Blood Orange Juice Regular oranges can be substituted.
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Blender or food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the farro according to the package instructions, typically boiling it in salted water for about 25–30 minutes until tender yet chewy. Drain excess water and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. While the farro cools, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pistachios and toast for 3–4 minutes until fragrant, then sprinkle with spices and maple syrup, and let cool.
  3. In a blender, combine blood orange zest and juice, olive oil, shallots, white wine vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. Layer salad by adding baby spinach, cooked farro, and cannellini beans in a large bowl. Fold in blackberries, cucumbers, avocados, radishes, basil, and pickled onions, and gently toss.
  5. Sprinkle spiced pistachios on top and drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to incorporate the dressing and serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let farro cool completely to prevent wilting the spinach. Prepare the dressing in advance for easier meal prep. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.

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