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Roasted Vegetable and Farro Salad with Pomegranates

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roasted vegetable and farro salad with pomegranatesWhile I was in LA for the Pom Wonderful trip, we had a beautiful pomegranate themed dinner at Tavern. In particular, I loved the farro salad with vegetables and pomegranate salsa. While I would never call myself a vegetarian, I tend to eat and cook a lot of vegetarian food. I am always looking for new ways to make hearty vegetable based meals. When I got my Crop Share this week, it had lots of carrots and parsnips in it so it was the perfect time to try to recreate this dish. While I only had my memory to work from, I think that I did a pretty good job recreating this salad.

I love farro, and if you have not had it, this is a great introduction. Farro is an ancient grain and used a lot in Italian cooking. It cooks in the same way as rice, but takes a little bit longer. At Tavern, this was served with squab, so if you wanted, you could add chicken or even fish for some extra protein.

roasted vegetable and farro salad with pomegranates1 small acorn squash, peeled and sliced
2 carrots, peeled cut into sticks
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into coins
2 shallots, sliced
1 bunch broccolini
mushrooms
1 cup farro
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
3 Tablespoons honey
salt and pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
chopped parsley
pomegranate arils

roasted vegetable and farro salad with pomegranatesLine a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. Lay all of the vegetables out in a single layer (I add the mushrooms about halfway through) and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes.

roasted vegetable and farro salad with pomegranates Take the broccolini off of the pan and put on a plate. Add the mushrooms and bake for 20 minutes more, or until the vegetables are tender.

how to cook farroThis is farro. Rinse 1 cup of farro under cold water.

how to make farroAdd to a saucepan and cover with 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil and add a lid. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 to 30 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

farro-salad_8Make the dressing by whisking lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper.

roasted vegetable and farro salad with pomegranatesDrizzle olive oil slowly while whisking. pomegranateHere is the easiest (and least messy) way that I have found to peel a pomegranate. Slice a pom in half. Submerge in a bowl water. Pull the arils out of the skin while underwater. The seeds will fall to the bottom and the fibers will rise to the top.

roasted vegetable and farro salad with pomegranates Put the arils into a container and set aside.

roasted vegetable and farro salad with pomegranatesNow you have all the pieces. Pour half of the dressing into the farro and toss to coat. Top with vegetables and drizzle the remaining dressing over.

roasted vegetable and farro salad with pomegranatesSprinkle with pomegranate and chopped parsley.

roasted vegetable and farro salad with pomegranates

Roasted Vegetable Farro Salad with Pomegranates

bakedbree
Roasted Vegetable Farro Salad with Pomegranates - Whole grain farro, roasted vegetables, and sweet pomegranates arils make this salad interesting and hearty.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 small acorn squash peeled and sliced
  • 2 carrots peeled cut into sticks
  • 2 parsnips peeled and cut into coins
  • 2 shallots sliced
  • 1 bunch broccolini
  • mushrooms
  • 1 cup farro
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • chopped parsley
  • pomegranate arils

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. Lay all of the vegetables out in a single layer (I add the mushrooms about halfway through) and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
  • Take the broccolini off of the pan and put on a plate. Add the mushrooms and bake for 20 minutes more, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Rinse 1 cup of farro under cold water. Add to a saucepan and cover with 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil and add a lid. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 to 30 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Make the dressing by whisking lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil slowly while whisking.
  • Peel the pomegranate and put the arils into a container and set aside.
  • Pour half of the dressing into the farro and toss to coat. Top with vegetables and drizzle the remaining dressing over. Sprinkle with pomegranate and chopped parsley.
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Emily @ Hungry Delights

Tuesday 22nd of January 2013

Yummy I can't wait to try this! I hope I can find Farro in my neck of the woods :) xo Emily @ Hungry Delights

Kay

Monday 21st of January 2013

I LOVED this recipe. What a great and healthy meal for using up CSA veggies, and the pomegranate was the perfect finishing touch.

bakedbree

Tuesday 22nd of January 2013

I am so glad! I used my basket for this too! Love my Crop Share!

Mary (Sisters Running the Kitchen)

Monday 21st of January 2013

Hi Bree,

I am going to try out this recipe this week. About how many would you say this would serve?

Thanks!

bakedbree

Tuesday 22nd of January 2013

At least 4.

Jane N.

Sunday 20th of January 2013

This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it. Great site. Great shots! Glad I came across it!

bakedbree

Tuesday 22nd of January 2013

I hope that you do!