I have a love/hate relationship with farro. It takes forever to make, and quinoa is quicker, but the chewy, nutty grains bring a real heartiness to this not-wimpy fall salad. The catch is that you have to pre-plan for farro – it’s easiest to make a big batch and keep it around all week. I’m not usually that organized, but I happened to have made farro the day before my Farmhouse vegetables arrived, so here we are… a farro salad with more veggies than could fit onto the subject line of this post.
Fall Salad Recipe Ingredients
This delicious salad recipe is sweet, salty, crunchy, nutty… Here’s what makes it so darn good:
Roasted sweet potatoes, for toasty flavor and soft texture Peeled carrot ribbons, for a fun crisp contrast to the soft sweet potatoes Diced apples, for sweet fall flavor and crisp, juicy texture Lots of greens, for vibrant color! I mixed kale and salad greens together because that’s what I had – feel free to use one or the other if you don’t have both. Radishes, for a little bite and crunch Parsley, for fresh flavor. Thyme would be good too! Almonds, for crunch and extra nuttiness. Toasted pecans, walnuts, or pepitas would also be great here. And an apple cider Dijon vinaigrette, to tie it all together. Yum!
If you’re not vegan, crumbled feta or Parmesan shavings would be delicious here as well.
Serving Suggestions
We ate this salad for dinner, and then I ate it for lunch the next two days in a row. It’s a great one to meal prep for lunches or make ahead for holidays. You can prep all the components up to two days in advance, but for best texture, I would suggest adding the lighter salad greens at the last minute and roasting the sweet potatoes just before you’re ready to serve. This salad would be a pretty addition to your Thanksgiving table, along with other flavorful vegetable dishes like roasted beets, green beans, and delicata squash. Of course, you can’t skip the cornbread stuffing (or regular stuffing, if that’s more your thing) and cauliflower mashed potatoes. If you’re looking for vegetarian main dish ideas, try this stuffed acorn squash or a classic lasagna. And don’t forget the apple pie for dessert!
Looking for more farro recipes?
Try using it in fried rice, tossing it with Brussels sprouts, or serving it in a springy asparagus salad or eggplant salad.
Platter and Serving Pieces from West Elm
