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A spoonful of Copycat Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad from the white plate.

Copycat Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad

Chef Jenn
Copycat Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad is a fresh, hearty grain salad with chewy farro, shaved Parmesan, pistachios, herbs, arugula, tomatoes, and radish in a simple lemon and olive oil dressing. It is bright, textured, and sturdy enough for make-ahead lunches or easy entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 404 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup farro
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shaved
  • ½ cup pistachios toasted and chopped
  • 2 cups baby arugula leaves
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves chopped
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup radish thinly sliced
  • flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions
 

  • Combine the farro, the apple cider, the kosher salt, the bay leaves, and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed, until the farro is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Once the farro is tender, drain any remaining liquid and let the farro cool slightly, then discard the bay leaves.
  • In a large salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, the lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until combined.
  • Add the warm farro, the shaved Parmesan, and the chopped pistachios. Toss well to combine.
  • Just before serving, fold in the arugula, the parsley and mint, the tomatoes, and the radish. Toss gently to combine.
  • Finish with flaky sea salt to taste and serve.

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Notes

Chef Jenn’s Recipe Notes

  • You can toss the farro with the dressing while it’s still warm, or fully chill it first. If still a bit warm, it’ll absorb more of the flavor from the dressing. I’ve done this both ways, and they’re equally good.
  • Slice the radishes thinly so they add crunch without overpowering each bite. A mandoline makes quick work of this if you have one.
  • Use a vegetable peeler for the Parmesan if you want nice, wide shavings that look pretty in the bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 925mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1064IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword Charlie Bird farro salad, farro salad, herb farro salad, Mediterranean farro salad
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