Farro Apple Crunch Salad (Printable Version)

Hearty salad with farro, apples, veggies, walnuts, and tangy lemon-honey dressing for vibrant flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup uncooked farro
02 - 3 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Fruits & Vegetables

04 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced
05 - 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
07 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Crunch & Extras

09 - 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
10 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries

→ Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon honey
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

# How To Make:

01 - Rinse farro under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine farro, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender yet chewy. Drain and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, add cooled farro, diced apples, sliced celery, shredded carrots, red onion, and chopped parsley.
04 - Add walnuts or pecans and dried cranberries to the mixture.
05 - Pour the prepared vinaigrette over all ingredients, then toss gently until evenly coated.
06 - Let sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday produce and pantry staples
  • Great make ahead lunch or side
  • Satisfyingly crunchy with each bite
  • Naturally vegetarian and easy to veganize
  • The lemon honey vinaigrette is bright and crowd pleasing
02 -
  • Packed with fiber healthy fats and essential vitamins
  • Perfect for meal prep and lunchboxes
  • Easy to adapt for vegan or nut free diets
03 -
  • Dice the apples right before tossing with the salad to keep them from browning
  • If you are short on time pre shredded carrots and pre chopped nuts will save valuable minutes without sacrificing taste
  • Taste and adjust lemon juice or honey in the dressing depending on how tart or sweet your apples are

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