Best Blueberry Farro Salad Recipes

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BLUEBERRY FARRO SALAD



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Turn your greens into a satisfying meal with this Blueberry Farro Salad that's packed with color, nutrients and flavor!

Provided by Dr. Sonali Ruder

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup farro
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
5 ounces baby kale blend or other salad greens
1 cup blueberries
1 ½ cup cooked beets (cut into quarters)
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pecans or spiced pecans
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the farro, 3 cups water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the farro and set aside.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper and add them to the grill. Cook about 3 minutes on each side until opaque. Remove from grill.
  • To make the dressing, whisk the lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, and olive oil together in a bowl. Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • To assemble the salad, toss the cooked farro, salad greens, blueberries, and beets together in a large bowl with the dressing. Top the salad with the grilled shrimp, feta, and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 293 mg, Sodium 1048 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BLUEBERRY FARRO SALAD



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Categories     Lunch     Salads & Dressings     Dinner

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup farro
3 cups water
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 container (5 ounces) baby kale blend or other salad greens
1 cup blueberries
1 1⁄2 cup cooked beets, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pecans
1 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
2 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Farro Salad: Place the farro, 3 cups water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the farro and set aside. Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper and add them to the grill. Cook about 3 minutes on each side until opaque. Remove from grill. To assemble the salad, toss the cooked farro, salad greens, blueberries, and beets together in a large bowl with the dressing. Top the salad with the grilled shrimp, feta, and pecans.
  • Lemon Dressing: Whisk the lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, and olive oil together in a bowl. Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

WARM BLUEBERRY FARRO SALAD



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Categories     Lunch     Salads & Dressings     Appetizers     Dinner

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup farro, cooked according to package directions
1⁄3 cup olive oil
1⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh blueberries
1⁄2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
1 shallot, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper; add farro to bowl, tossing to coat with vinaigrette. Stir in blueberries, feta, shallot, mint, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

BLUEBERRY FARRO SALAD



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Make and share this Blueberry Farro Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Berries

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup cracked farro (wheat berries)
2 cups blueberries
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced red pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1/2 cup diced red onion
5 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse farro and put into a pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until soft, about 40 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine blueberries, celery, onions, green onions, peppers and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, cumin, coriander and maple syrup in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Drizzle over faro mixture. Toss gently. Add salt and pepper and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.7, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 214.5, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 3.7

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