Crunchy Apple Farro Salad Recipe
A fresh and flavorful Crunchy Apple Farro Salad featuring tender cooked farro, crisp apples, crunchy almonds, sweet dried cranberries, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade honey mustard dressing for a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for cooking farro)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or any other variety)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Salad
- 2 cups diced apple (tossed with a bit of extra lemon juice to stop browning)
- 3 cups cooked farro
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 2 cups fresh arugula leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Use a whisk to blend these ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and well-combined dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apple (tossed with extra lemon juice to prevent browning), cooked farro, crumbled feta cheese, chopped celery, sliced almonds, sweetened dried cranberries, fresh arugula leaves, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir the ingredients together until they are well integrated and evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Add and Toss the Dressing: Drizzle the prepared honey mustard dressing over the mixed salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently stir or toss the salad to lightly coat all components with the dressing, ensuring each bite is flavorful.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the salad is evenly dressed, serve immediately for optimal freshness and crunch. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary and enjoy your fresh and healthy honey mustard farro salad.
Notes
- To keep apple pieces from browning, toss them lightly with extra lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- Cook farro according to package instructions and let it cool before assembling the salad.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- For a nut-free version, omit the sliced almonds or substitute with pumpkin seeds.
- Feel free to swap feta cheese with goat cheese for a creamier texture.
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