Ingredients
- 1 cup whole-grain farro, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the farro: Toast the farro grains in a medium saucepan over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Add 2 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until farro is cooked and has a chewy consistency and the water has evaporated. About 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the onion, bell pepper, zucchini, carrots, oregano, 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Toss together and spread out onto baking sheet. Roast until veggies are tender and starting to brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest.
- In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, and remaining 3 tablespoons of olive olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, mix the warm farro and roasted veggies. Stir in the chopped baby spinach until it starts to wilt. 2-3 minutes. Mix in parsley and vinaigrette. Portion into serving bowls and top with toasted almonds and feta cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Categories
- Lunch
- Salad
- Side Dish
- Grain
- Vegetable
- MHealthy