Farro, Apple and Pecan Salad

Serves 8
Time 1 hr 10 min
Farro, Apple and Pecan Salad

Cooked farro has a nutty flavor and slightly chewy texture, both of which are particularly delicious in salads like this one. Use your favorite variety of apple to make this easy side dish. Sliced pears are a perfect match, too.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cupsfarro
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil, divided
    1/2red onion, chopped
    1 largeGala or Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
    1 tablespoonchopped fresh thyme
    3 tablespoonscider vinegar
    3/4 cupchopped toasted pecans
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Soak farro in cold water for 20 minutes; drain well.


Bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil in a medium pot.


Add farro and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes.


Drain well then rinse under cold water for 30 seconds.


Drain again, then transfer to a large bowl, cover and refrigerate.


Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.


Add onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.


Add apples, stir well and cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes more.


Transfer apple mixture to the bowl with farro.


Add thyme, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, pecans, salt and pepper and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

250

Total Fat

15g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

150mg

Total Carbohydrate

27g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

6g

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