Description
Farro beet salad is a hearty, colorful, and nutrient-rich dish that combines the chewy nuttiness of farro with the earthy sweetness of roasted beets, bright greens, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or make-ahead lunches.
Ingredients
1 cup farro, cooked – semi-pearled or whole grain (sub quinoa or barley)
3 medium beets, roasted and cubed – golden or red
2 cups arugula (optional, can sub spinach)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (or shallots)
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted (or pecans)
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: drizzle of maple syrup, avocado, goat cheese or vegan cheese, hemp seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet in foil, place on a baking sheet, and roast 35–40 minutes until fork-tender. Cool, peel, and cube.
2. Rinse farro. In a pot, combine 3 cups water, 1 cup farro, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered 25–30 minutes. Drain and cool.
3. Toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
4. In a small jar, shake together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and optional maple syrup.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine beets, farro, arugula, onion, and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or chill 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Notes
Roast beets and cook farro up to 4–5 days ahead for quick assembly.
Salad tastes even better after resting for 30 minutes.
Experiment with variations—Mediterranean (olives, feta), Southwest (black beans, corn), or Autumn (apples, cranberries, pumpkin seeds).
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: farro beet salad, roasted beet salad, healthy grain salad, vegetarian lunch