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Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Almonds
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup farro, rinsed
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spread the carrots, broccoli, and red onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then roast for 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender and browned at the edges.
  • While the vegetables roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the farro and cook for 20 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  • Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often until golden. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, roasted vegetables, and toasted almonds. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Add the chopped parsley and toss gently. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

Roast the vegetables a day ahead and store them in the fridge so assembly is quick on the day of the event. If the salad seems dry after sitting, add an extra splash of balsamic vinegar right before serving. Skip the parsley if you want a simpler version, or swap it for fresh thyme. The almonds can be toasted in the oven on the same sheet as the vegetables during the last few minutes to save a pan.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Equipment: Baking sheet, Large pot, Mixing bowl