Description
Warm Farro Winter Salad with Cranberries is a perfect blend of hearty farro, tart cranberries, and crunchy nuts, creating a comforting dish ideal for chilly nights. With vibrant greens and creamy feta, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavors that warm you from the inside out. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, it’s a dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole grain farro
- 1 cup dried cranberries (preferably unsweetened)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or kale), chopped
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse farro under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine farro with 3 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until tender yet chewy.
- While farro cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped spinach (or kale) and sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Add dried cranberries along with salt and pepper; stir gently until heated through.
- Once farro is cooked, drain excess water and combine it in a large bowl with the sautéed mixture.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad while warm and drizzle with lemon juice; toss well to combine.
- Serve warm as a side or main dish, garnished with extra nuts or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg