Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

ultimate vegan winter salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 55m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

212
сalories
14.2g
fat
20.2g
carbohydrates
3.1g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
1853mg
sodium
Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

Recipe Description

This Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables is packed with hearty vegetables and healthy grains for a dish that is as nutritionally balanced as it is flavorful and delicious. 

Roasted winter vegetables like turnips, celery root, carrots, and onions all tossed with tender and chewy farro and seasoned simply with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and black pepper. So good! Serve with protein of choice for a bigger meal or dinner.    

With this recipe, you’ll want to give the farro a head start on cooking since it takes a bit longer than roasting the vegetables. Meanwhile, roast the chopped vegetables with olive oil and a pinch of salt until tender and lightly browned. To assemble the salad, toss together the cooked farro, vinegar, chopped parsley, roasted vegetables and any juices from the roasting pan. Season with salt and black pepper. Let the salad stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes and up to 3 hours. Alternatively, make ahead and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just before serving, add more olive oil and adjust the seasonings to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

To make the Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 450 °F.

  2. 2

    Cook farro

    35 min
    Step 2 - Farro Salad with Roasted Root VegetablesStep 2 - Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

    In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 3 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil and stir in 1 ½ cups pearled farro. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the farro is tender and the water is mostly absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare veggies for roasting

    3 min
    Step 3 - Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

    Meanwhile, toss together the chopped carrots, turnips, onions, celery root, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and 2 teaspoons salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread the vegetables in an even layer.

  4. 4

    Roast veggies

    25 min
    Step 4 - Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

    Roast the veggies for about 25-30 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.

  5. 5

    Drain farro

    Drain any excess water from the cooked farro.

  6. 6

    Assemble

    15 min
    Step 6 - Farro Salad with Roasted Root VegetablesStep 6 - Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

    Stir together the farro, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon black pepper, roasted vegetables and any juices from the roasting pan, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Let the salad stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

    To serve, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Adjust the seasonings to taste. Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!

Make the most of seasonal vegetables with this Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables. It’s healthy, hearty, and delicious. Give this recipe a go, and share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or by tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram! We love seeing what you’ve made!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Daisy
May 15, 2025
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Delicious! My family loved this salad for our Sunday dinner. So easy and healthy, the farro and veggies came together perfectly. Proud to serve it again next week!

Cynthia Johnson
March 17, 2025
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Exceptional! This Farro Salad is a burst of flavors! I made it for a gathering, and everyone was amazed! It’s so easy to make, yet looks gourmet. Roasting those veggies really brings out their sweetness. I ate leftovers for days - total win!

Emma
August 12, 2024
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OMG, this Farro Salad is a game changer! Made it for my fam and they loved it! Super easy and yum! Perfect for busy weeknights, ya know?

Coco
July 6, 2024
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OMG, this farro salad totally saved my dinner party! Everyone loved it!

Steve Anderson
February 25, 2024
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Simply great salad!

Isabella Martinez
February 19, 2024
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Yum! Made this salad for our monthly game night, and it was a hit! Farro adds so much texture. Will def make again!

Penny
January 22, 2024
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I made this salad for our family dinner last week and it was a hit! The farro gives it such a nice chewy texture and paired with those roasted veggies, wow! My kids loved helping me chop the carrots and turnips. It felt like a fun little cooking adventure together!

Nina
October 4, 2023
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Yummy!

Whitney Thompson
August 2, 2023
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Superb salad! This farro salad is a family favorite. My kids loved helping me roast the veggies, and it turned into a fun evening together. The flavors are delightful, and it's so healthy too! Perfect for our busy nights!

Ollie
August 1, 2023
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Oh man, this salad was a total hit at our family dinner! The roasted veggies were seriously tasty and paired perfectly with the chewy farro. My kids devoured it! Who knew healthy could be so delish? 🍴😋

Yankee
June 29, 2023
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Absolutely loved this! It brings me back to family dinners in winter. The roasted veggies are so tasty, and the farro made it hearty. My wife and I devoured it together with grilled chicken. A perfect, warm night meal!

Athina
February 1, 2023
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I liked this salad: hearty and delicious. Thanks for sharing!

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