Best 8 Farro Orange And Pine Nut Dressing Recipes

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In this culinary adventure, embark on a delightful journey with our carefully curated collection of farro recipes. Discover the harmonious blend of farro, a nutty and fiber-rich ancient grain, artfully combined with an array of vibrant ingredients to create dishes that tantalize your taste buds. From hearty salads bursting with fresh flavors to delectable pilafs infused with aromatic spices, each recipe offers a unique culinary experience.

Our Farro Orange and Pine Nut Dressing Salad is a refreshing and zesty delight. Tender farro, sweet oranges, crunchy pine nuts, and a tangy citrus dressing come together in perfect harmony. It's a delightful symphony of flavors that will brighten up your day.

The Farro and Roasted Vegetables Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is a vibrant and colorful dish that showcases the beauty of fresh produce. Roasted vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers, add a delightful mix of textures and flavors, while the lemon-tahini dressing brings a creamy and tangy touch.

For a warm and comforting meal, try our Farro and Mushroom Pilaf. Fragrant mushrooms and earthy farro are sautéed together in a flavorful broth, creating a dish that is both hearty and satisfying. The addition of fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest adds a delightful depth of flavor.

Experience the unique flavors of the Middle East with our Farro Tabbouleh Salad. This refreshing salad combines cooked farro, fresh herbs, chopped vegetables, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. It's a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will transport you to the bustling markets of the Middle East.

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of our Farro and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers. Bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of farro, black beans, corn, and a blend of spices, then baked to perfection. Topped with a sprinkling of cheese, these stuffed bell peppers are a delightful and nutritious meal.

These farro recipes offer a delightful range of flavors and textures, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, a hearty and comforting pilaf, or a flavorful stuffed vegetable dish, you'll find something to satisfy your cravings in this collection.

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FARRO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Farro Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup farro, lightly toasted
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
2 1/2 cups water, or stock
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, from about 1/4 orange
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups micro salad greens, washed and dried
1/2 cup Marcona almonds
1/3 cup prunes, chopped
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/4 cup1/4-inch diced red onions
1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced tart apple or firm pear

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, add the farro, 2 teaspoons salt, and water (or stock, if using). Bring to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the farro is tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Check a few times while it is cooking, you want it to be al dente. Remove from the heat, drain any excess water, and set aside to cool.
  • While the grains are simmering make the dressing. Whisk together the orange zest and juice, shallots, white balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
  • Just before serving, in a large bowl, toss the farro with 3 tablespoons dressing and transfer to a large serving bowl. In the same large bowl, combine the salad greens with the almonds, prunes, cherries, and onions and gently toss with 3 tablespoons remaining dressing, adding more dressing as needed. Plate the greens mixture on top of the faro and serve.

FARRO, ORANGE, AND PINE-NUT DRESSING



Farro, Orange, and Pine-Nut Dressing image

Make this recipe to accompany our Tuscan-Roast Turkey Breast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, coarsely chopped
1 dried chile, crumbled
2 cups farro
3 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought turkey or chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 navel oranges, peel and pith removed, flesh cut into segments
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter with the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and celery, and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons parsley, the sage, fennel seeds, and chile, and cook 1 minute. Stir in farro, stock, and wine, and bring to a boil. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover, and cook until farro is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in orange segments, pine nuts, and remaining 1/4 cup parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

PINE NUT VINAIGRETTE



Pine Nut Vinaigrette image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Vinegar     Lemon     Pine Nut     Vegan     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons minced shallots (about 2)
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pine nuts on small cookie sheet. Toast until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot and orange peel in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pine nuts. Transfer to cruet and seal. (Can be prepared up to 4 days ahead; refrigerate.) Serve at room temperature.

FARRO AND PINE NUT TABBOULEH



Farro and Pine Nut Tabbouleh image

Provided by Merritt Watts

Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Pine Nut     Cucumber     Chickpea     Healthy     Vegan     Jalapeño     Potluck     Self     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup farro (found at gourmet stores)
2 large heirloom tomatoes
1 small cucumber
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice from 1 lemon
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 small jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook farro as directed on package; set aside. Halve tomatoes. Scoop out and discard inner meat and seeds. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a bowl. Peel cucumber, halve lengthwise and scoop out seedy center. Cut cucumber into ¼-inch pieces; add to tomatoes. Add garlic and onion. Toast pine nuts on a baking sheet in oven until slightly browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Add cooled farro, chickpeas, oil, lemon juice, parsley and jalapeño; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and stir again. Marinate at room temperature about 20 minutes before serving.

TUSCAN-ROAST TURKEY BREAST



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Turkey breast rolled with fresh herbs, orange zest, and spices is covered with pancetta and then roasted. It's sliced and offered atop a dressing made with farro (a whole grain), oranges, black grapes, and pine nuts. White-wine sauce accompanies the ensemble.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped, plus 5 sprigs for roasting
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh sage, plus 5 sprigs for roasting
2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, coarsely chopped
1 dried chile, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
1 turkey breast (about 7 pounds), deboned, trimmed, and butterflied
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces pancetta or bacon, thinly sliced
1 cup black seedless grapes (optional)
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought turkey or chicken stock
Farro, Orange, and Pine-Nut Dressing , for serving

Steps:

  • Stir 3 tablespoons oil, parsley, coarsely chopped rosemary, chopped sage, zest, fennel seeds, chile, and garlic in a bowl. Rub all over turkey, and season with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow, nonreactive baking pan; cover. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight).
  • Preheat oven to 375. Let turkey stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Put herb sprigs into pan. Roll up turkey. Cover evenly with pancetta, and tie with kitchen twine; return to pan. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil; season with pepper. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest park of the turkey registers 160 degree, about 1 1/2 hours. Add grapes to pan if desired during last 20 minutes. Transfer turkey to a cutting board; let rest 20 minutes.
  • Transfer pan juices to a bowl, and reserve for Rich Roasted Potatoes. Heat pan on top of stove over medium heat. Add wine, and cook, stirring, until reduced by half. Stir in stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in finely chopped rosemary, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice turkey; transfer to a platter. Serve with herbed pan sauce and dressing.

TOSSED SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING



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This crunchy, colorful salad is full of fresh veggies, straight from our garden. It's drizzled with my tangy pine nut dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups torn romaine
1/4 cup seasoned salad croutons
1/4 cup shredded red cabbage
3 tablespoons shredded carrot
3 tablespoons shredded zucchini
Dash pepper
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons water
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small salad bowl, toss the first six ingredients. Place the pine nuts in a blender; cover and process until finely ground. Add the water, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Transfer dressing to a small pitcher or bowl. Serve with salad. Refrigerate remaining dressing for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts :

FARRO SALAD WITH FENNEL, GOLDEN RAISINS, AND RADICCHIO



Farro Salad with Fennel, Golden Raisins, and Radicchio image

You can toss the farro with the fennel mixture up to one day ahead; add the mint, radicchio, and fennel fronds just before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons minced shallot
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 head fennel, thinly sliced lengthwise, plus 1/3 cup fennel fronds
1 cup farro
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 head radicchio, cored and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and oil. Add raisins and sliced fennel; toss to coat.
  • In a medium saucepan, cover farro with 4 inches water and bring to a boil; season with salt. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool completely.
  • Add farro to bowl with mint, radicchio, and fennel fronds. Season with additional salt, if desired. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 121 g

CREAMY FARRO PILAF WITH WILD MUSHROOMS



Creamy Farro Pilaf with Wild Mushrooms image

Crisp roasted mushrooms add texture and an earthy depth to velvety farro cooked in wine. Parmesan brings it all together.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 cup farro
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Coarse salt
12 ounces wild mushrooms, such as shiitake or oyster, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Red-pepper flakes
1 bunch spinach (10 ounces), stemmed
1/4 cup crumbled Parmesan, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add farro, stirring until toasted, 1 minute. Add wine and reduce by half. Add stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender and creamy, 35 to 40 minutes. Season with salt and cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss mushrooms with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and red-pepper flakes. Roast, stirring once, until crisp and golden, 20 to 22 minutes.
  • Warm farro over medium heat and add spinach, stirring until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and Parmesan. Top with additional Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 g, Cholesterol 8 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 443 g

Tips for Making Farro Orange and Pine Nut Dressing

  • Use a good quality farro: Farro is the star of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality variety. Look for farro that is plump and has a slightly nutty flavor.
  • Cook the farro according to the package directions: Farro can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most common method is to boil it. Be sure to follow the package directions carefully to ensure that the farro is cooked properly.
  • Let the farro cool completely before assembling the salad: Once the farro is cooked, it's important to let it cool completely before assembling the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits: This recipe calls for oranges, but you can also use other citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, or grapefruits. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite flavor.
  • Toast the pine nuts: Toasting the pine nuts will help to bring out their flavor. You can toast them in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dressing, so it's important to use a good quality variety. Look for an olive oil that is extra virgin and has a fruity flavor.
  • Season the dressing to taste: Once you've made the dressing, be sure to season it to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or citrus juice, depending on your personal preferences.

Conclusion

Farro orange and pine nut dressing is a delicious and versatile salad that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a healthy and easy salad recipe, give farro orange and pine nut dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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