Farro Salad with Goat Cheese & Cranberries
This farro salad is mixed with creamy goat cheese, sweet-tart cranberries and a simple balsamic dressing. Serve it for a weeknight meal or during the holidays.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 127kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry farro rinsed well (See Note 1)
- 1 ½ ounches soft goat cheese (chevre) crumbled
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
The dressing:
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard (equals 1 ½ teaspoons)
- 1 garlic clove grated on a zester
- ¼ teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the farro according to package directions (See Note 2). Once the farro is tender, discard any extra cooking liquid.
- Transfer the cooked farro to a large baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Cool to room temperature.
- In a serving bowl, combine the cooled farro, goat cheese, cranberries, green onion and parsley. Pour in the dressing. Toss to combine. Serve.
The dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.
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Notes
Note 1: The farro can be cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot.
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.6g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 1.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 3.4mg | Sodium: 61.8mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 8.1g