Roasted Peach Thyme Farro Salad (Printable Version)

Sweet roasted peaches meet nutty farro with fragrant thyme and tangy goat cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

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

→ Roasted Peaches

04 - 3 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

→ Salad Base

08 - 4 cups mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
09 - 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
10 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
11 - 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

→ Dressing

12 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
13 - 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 teaspoon honey
16 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Combine farro, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain any excess water and let cool slightly.
03 - Toss peach wedges with olive oil, honey, and thyme on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and slightly caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool.
04 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Set aside.
05 - Combine cooled farro, baby greens, red onion, and pecans in a large bowl. Drizzle with half the dressing and toss gently to coat.
06 - Arrange roasted peaches and goat cheese on top. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately, garnished with extra thyme if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm peaches create this incredible contrast against cool crisp greens
  • Farro gives it substance without weighing you down on hot days
  • It looks stunning on a platter but comes together faster than you think
02 -
  • Let the farro cool completely before tossing with the greens or they will wilt immediately
  • The peaches continue cooking after they come out of the oven, so do not wait until they are completely soft
03 -
  • Use a mix of baby greens rather than just one type for more complex flavor and texture
  • White balsamic vinegar is worth seeking out but champagne vinegar makes an excellent substitute

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