By Veronique Eichler
Warm Farro Grain Salad With Pomegranate
This farro grain salad combines roasted vegetables, feta and pomegranate seeds for a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:35:54 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
57
Moderate
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories252.8 kcal (13%)
Total Fat14.4 g (21%)
Carbs28.1 g (11%)
Sugars6.2 g (7%)
Protein5.3 g (11%)
Sodium279.6 mg (14%)
Fiber3.9 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
1 cupfarro
whole-grain
½ teaspoonsalt
divided
0.5red onion
medium, finely chopped
1 cupred bell pepper
chopped pepper
1 cupzucchini
chopped
1 teaspoondried oregano
5 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
divided
2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice
1 teaspoondijon mustard
2 teaspoonspure maple syrup
¼ cupfresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
coarsely chopped
2 tablespoonsalmonds
sliced, or toasted pumpkin seeds, optional
¼ cupfeta
crumbled
½ cupfresh pomegranate seeds
or arils, from whole fruit or prepackaged
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
2. Cook the farro: Rinse 1 cup farro and add to a large saucepan over medium heat. Toast grains until fragrant and just slightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Add 4 cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until farro is cooked and has a chewy consistency, about 30 minutes. Drain excess water using a strainer and spread farro on a large plate to let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 3
3. Roast the vegetables: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, oregano, 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Toss together, then spread onto baking sheet.
Step 4
Roast until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 5
4. Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice mustard, maple syrup, remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and salt to taste. Set aside.
Step 6
Cut pomegranate in half. Over a large bowl, securely hold a pomegranate half cut side down in your palm. Using a wooden spoon, forcefully smack the pomegranate skin multiple times so the seeds drop into the bowl. Add cold water to bowl to cover seeds. Remove fragments of the pith from the surface; drain seeds to remove excess liquid. Reserve other pomegranate half in an airtight container in the fridge for another use.
Step 7
6. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, mix together the farro, roasted vegetables, vinaigrette and parsley. Top with almonds or pumpkin seeds, if using. Sprinkle with feta and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately
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