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Farro Salad with Goat Cheese & Cranberries

This farro salad is mixed with creamy goat cheese, sweet-tart cranberries and a simple balsamic dressing. Serve it for a weeknight meal or during the holidays.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry farro rinsed well (See Note 1)
  • 1 ½ ounches soft goat cheese (chevre) crumbled
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
The dressing:
  • 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard (equals 1 ½ teaspoons)
  • 1 garlic clove grated on a zester
  • ¼ teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook the farro according to package directions (See Note 2). Once the farro is tender, discard any extra cooking liquid.
  2. Transfer the cooked farro to a large baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Cool to room temperature.
  3. In a serving bowl, combine the cooled farro, goat cheese, cranberries, green onion and parsley. Pour in the dressing. Toss to combine. Serve.
The dressing:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Note 1: The farro can be cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot.
  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 25.6g (9%) Protein 3.6g (7%) Fat 1.2g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Cholesterol 3.4mg (1%) Sodium 61.8mg (3%) Fiber 2.9g (12%) Sugar 8.1g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 25.6g 9%
Protein 3.6g 7%
Fat 1.2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Cholesterol 3.4mg 1%
Sodium 61.8mg 3%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Sugar 8.1g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.