Farro is a food composed of the grains of certain wheat species. Farro is a deliciously versatile grain (not to mention healthy and high in protein) that has a nice chew to it. And you can easily buy it at most grocery stores – it’s usually in the bulk section.
Farro Salad with Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
- 1 pint cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 red or yellow bell peppers (cut into about 1 inch pieces)
- 1 red onion cut into about 1 inch pieces
- 3 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ cups dry farro
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ c olive or canola oil
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 Tbsp chopped tarragon
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Mix the mushrooms, peppers, onion, garlic, 1 Tbsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar until all vegetables are evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper (about ¼ tsp each). Spread vegetables evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes until vegetables are roasted and fragrant.
- Combine the lemon juice, oil, parsley, and tarragon in a bowl or jar and mix rapidly to combine.
- Mix the cooked farro, roasted vegetables, and vinaigrette together until evenly mixed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Adapted from Wisconsin From Scratch