HI my friends!
This week I'm sharing a fast, flavorful farro salad for the win born after I cleaned out my pantry cabinet. I share why this ancient grain makes a smart base for a mindful, sustainable meal. Learn what farro is, it's nutritional benefits and the simple steps to make a hearty, flavorful, nutritious meal with farro and simple basic staples in a fast and flexible method.
Farro is an ancient wheat with a nutty flavor and satisfying chew. High in fiber and protein that keep you full to minerals like magnesium, zinc, and iron that support heart health and immunity and it's few caveats - it is not acceptable for anyone that's gluten intolerant.
Farro is cooked in boiling salted water for roughly 30 minutes. No fussy ratios.
While the farro cooked I whipped up a bold, balanced dressing in the bowl I'd serve the farro in . A teaspoon of Grey Poupon, Dijon mustard - an absolute basic staple for me, brings structure and body to the dressing when whisked with apple cider vinegar, and a splash of mirin brightens the mixture to help with the emulsification when whisking the drizzled olive oil in.
While the grains are still warm, I folded in fresh, sliced scallions then layered in pickled radish and cucumbers, and topped this off with juicy balsamic marinated grape tomatoes for color and contrast.
The result is a satisfying salad that allows for endless swaps based on what you have on hand.
In summary, what you'll learn in this episode:
• What farro is and it's nutritional benefits
• Step-by-step farro cooking method
• Mustard–mirin–cider vinaigrette technique
• Warm toss with scallions, pickled veg, and tomatoes
I really hope you'll try this. Get some farro. High in protein, vitamins and minerals it's one of the best things you can eat. It takes no time to make a fabulous nutritious meal and I will do anything to help you with the recipe.
If you’re focused on mindful meals, sustainable living, and real-world kitchen wins, this episode Delivers. You’ll learn a repeatable template for grain salads, ideas for protein add-ins, and tips to reduce waste using pantry items you already own. Press play to cook along with me. Please also find the link to the youtube episode: https://youtu.be/QAXs6YnySh4?si=PVGLTVwAtTRXec3C
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