1tablespoonof extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
¼cuporange juice
½cupwalnuts
⅓cupdried cranberries
2cupsloosely packed baby arugula
⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Instructions
Cook farro according to package directions. Once cooked - it should be a little chewy and al dente - remove from heat and season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Meanwhile, lightly toast the walnuts in a small skillet for a few minutes, stirring or tossing occasionally. Watch carefully and don’t let them burn! Remove the walnuts and coarsely chop.
Place the arugula in a large bowl. Season with remaining salt and pepper, lemon zest and juice and olive oil.
Add the cooked farro to the bowl with the arugula and add the orange juice, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries and Parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine. Season to taste with extra salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, if needed.
Serve the farro salad warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
Farro: I use a quick cooking farro (from Trader Joe’s), but regular farro works fine, too, it'll just take longer to cook.Arugula: Baby arugula works best here for it's more delicate flavor and smaller size. You could swap in fresh baby spinach in a pinch, if needed.Walnuts: I prefer their taste for this salad, but you could try swapping in pecans if you prefer.Dried cranberries: Any brand of sweetened dried cranberries will work here. If yours are clumped together, just pull them apart a bit before you mix them into the salad.Leftovers: Leftovers will keep, in a covered container, in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days. Serve cold or reheat gently in the microwave if desired.