The first time I posted a farro recipe (pronounced FAHR/oh), I told you about the health benefits of this power grain… rich in fiber, magnesium and vitamins A, B, C and E. But farro is not just a one-trick pony. It has a tender texture on the inside, accentuated by the gentle pop when you first bite into it. And, like quinoa, it can take on the flavor of almost any mix-in or dressing.
In this case, those mix-ins are creamy goat cheese and sweet-tart dried cranberries, and the dressing is an easy and flavorful balsamic vinaigrette.
I wish I could claim full ownership of this recipe, but the real credit goes to Des of Life’s Ambrosia. This week, I featured her recipe on The Pioneer Woman’s Tasty Kitchen blog and, let me tell you, I will be making this again and again. My kids were resigned to the fact that they were going to have to taste the salad, but then surprised themselves by asking for two more helpings.
There is a long list of recipes from Life’s Ambrosia that I would love to try, but the Chickpea Cakes with Chipotle Avocado Cream and Spicy Sesame Chicken Potstickers are right at the top. If they are even half as good as this farro salad, then I will be a happy cook!
Head to the Tasty Kitchen blog for the farro salad recipe.
Other whole grain salad recipes:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Farro Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Cashews
Cookin’ Canuck’s Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Savory Simple’s Butternut Squash Cranberry Sorghum Salad
What’s Gaby Cooking’s Chicken, Corn & Farro Salad
Prevention, RD’s Smoked Salmon and Wheat Berry Salad
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This salad is fabulous! So many awesome flavours!!
Jenna says
Ive always wanted to try farro. This salad looks so satisfying!
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says
Love this, Dara! Looks so hearty and flavorful!
Tieghan says
Such a gorgeous salad for fall! I actually already check it out on TK this week! YUM!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
I love farro and goat cheese!!!
Nancy [email protected] says
I have never tried farro before but my husband talks about it all of the time! Definitely need to give this a try!
Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness says
I’ve never cooked with farro…but this looks like it is time to change that! What a delicious and beautiful looking Fall salad!
[email protected] says
Oh, I love this! I’ve had a salad with cranberries and goat cheese on my mind for a month now. Love farro salads!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I acquired a random bit of farro and have been meaning to figure out what to do with it. I like this option for a fall side dish.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Fabulous fall salad, I love the bright pops of cranberry!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I don’t think I have had farro, but this looks fabulous!
Christy @ My Invisible Crown says
Oh I make almost this same thing but using brussels sprouts in place of the farro. I LOVE it! Love this idea, too.
Kristin says
Love! So simple and whole. Nice images.
Thank you for your work.
Pinned!
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Hobson Lopes says
I think I’ve actually had a variation of this recipe before. I can’t put in words how delicious it was!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Fantastic!! Delicious combination of flavors here 🙂