This Best-Ever Farro Salad is great on so many levels – the key ingredient is crispy fried shallots and the dressing is packed full of flavor! Add cooked farro, nuts, cheese, fruit, and leafy greens and you’ve got a pretty special Christmas salad!
To make this salad, start by cooking farro with vegetable broth, salt and a bay leaf. Transfer to a large bowl and leave to cool. Fry shallots in oil until crisp and golden. Remove shallots from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with a paper-towel. To make the dressing, combine cooled olive oil with vinegar, mustard, and honey in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Assemble salad by combining the cooked farro with the crispy shallots, arugula, apple, Parmesan, basil, parsley, and pecans. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
To make the Best-Ever Farro Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
Place 1 cup of whole-grain farro in a saucepan with 2 cups of vegetable broth, 1½ teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the farro is tender and has absorbed all the broth. Once cooked, transfer to a large bowl and leave to cool.
Combine ⅓ cup of oil and 1 large sliced shallot in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the shallot starts to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 15-20 while stirring occasionally until the shallot is crisp and golden. Remove the shallot from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with a paper-towel. Leave the olive oil to cool.
Combine the cooled olive oil with 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of honey and season with salt and pepper.
Mix the cooked farro with the crispy shallots, 2 cups of lightly packed arugula, 1 chopped green apple, ½ a cup of shaved Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup of freshly chopped basil, ⅛ cup of freshly chopped parsley, and ¼ cup of roughly chopped toasted pecans.
To serve, drizzle with dressing and toss well to coat.
This really is the Best-Ever Farro Salad. It is filling with the crunchy texture of crispy fried shallots! If you try this delicious Christmas salad, please come back and leave a review below!
I made this salad for my family Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! The crispy shallots add an amazing touch. Thanks for sharing such a delightful recipe.
This salad was a hit at my holiday dinner. Everyone loved the crispy shallots.
Superb!
This farro salad is exceptional. I made it for our family gathering and everyone loved it. The crispy shallots added a nice crunch and the dressing was flavorful. A perfect addition to my holiday table, thank you.
I made the Best-Ever Farro Salad for our family Christmas dinner, and it was a huge hit! The crispy fried shallots gave it an amazing crunch. My kids even asked for seconds! The blend of flavors is just delightful. This is now a holiday must-have for us every year.
I made this Best-Ever Farro Salad for a family gathering, and everyone loved it! The crispy shallots added a nice crunch and the dressing was so flavorful. It was easy to prepare and a hit with the crowd. Definitely a recipe I'll keep for future events.
Wow! This Farro Salad is simply amazing! I made it for our family Christmas dinner, and everyone loved it. The crispy shallots really made it special!
Epic!
Fantastic!
Amazing! I made this farro salad for a holiday gathering and it stole the show. The crispy fried shallots added such a nice crunch. Friends couldn't get enough of it – I had to give out the recipe! Seriously, try it!
Superb! I made this salad for Christmas with my family and we all loved it. The crispy shallots give it an amazing crunch. Such a mix of flavors! It has become a new tradition at our holiday dinner.
I made this farro salad for our first Christmas dinner together. The crispy shallots added a nice crunch. Everyone loved it and it's now a family favorite.
Yo, this farro salad is bomb! Made it for a Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. The crispy shallots really bring it to life! My wife said it was a game changer. 10/10, will def make again!
Deliciosa! Hice esta ensalada para Navidad, todos la adoraron y fue un éxito.
I made this salad for a small dinner party. Everyone raved about the crispy shallots and flavors. Christmas cheer in a bowl!
