Author Notes
Farro is one of those delicious heirloom grains that is making a comeback. Chewy and nutty, farro adds a note of interest to any dish and will have your diners guessing at the source. This salad pairs farro with delicious spring flavors and a zesty lemon mint dressing. —stirfrei
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Ingredients
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2 cups
farro
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1/2 bunch
asparagus, ends removed, sliced into 1" pieces on the bias
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1 pound
fava beans, shelled
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1
tomato, diced
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1 cup
argula, washed
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1 cup
lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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2 cups
olive oil
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1 tablespoon
mint, chopped
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Cook farro in 4 cups salted water until tender. Drain and cool on a sheet tray.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch aspargus until tender about 2 - 4 mintues. Remove from water and shock in an ice bath. Set aside Cook fava beans in same pot of water. Blanch for a minute or so, cool in an ice batch, and remove the outer shell from the bean.
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Mix together cooled farro, asparagus, arugula, tomatoes, and shelled fava beans. Whisk lemon juice, mint and olive oil together and pour over the salad. Season with a good amount of black pepper and salt. Enjoy cold.
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