CHICKEN, GREEN BEAN, CORN, AND FARRO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

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Chicken, Green Bean, Corn, and Farro Salad with Goat Cheese image

Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup semi-pearled farro* or spelt berries
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves
12 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups fresh yellow corn kernels (cut from 2 to 3 ears of corn)
3 green onions, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Cook farro in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet; cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Cool, then cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes. Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool; drain. Transfer beans to kitchen towel; pat dry.
  • Mix farro, chicken, and green beans in large bowl; add corn and green onions.
  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, marjoram, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl. Press with back of spoon to release flavor. Whisk in vinegar, shallot, and mustard. Pour over salad in bowl; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Salad can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Divide chilled or room-temperature salad among plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese.
  • Available at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Italian markets.

Michael Shanks
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I will definitely be making this salad again!


Ahmad Xhakajr
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This salad is healthy and delicious!


Shoheedul Islam
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The goat cheese adds a nice tanginess that really makes the salad pop.


Mehar Husnain
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This salad is perfect for summer!


Linda Leis
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Legend Shoaib
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


FOLUKE ARIYO
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This salad is delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, the green beans and corn are crisp and sweet, and the farro adds a nice nutty flavor. The goat cheese adds a creamy richness that balances out the other flavors perfectly.


Uzair Abbasi
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great salad for summer because it's so refreshing and light. The goat cheese adds a nice tanginess that really makes the salad pop.


Robert Imbrea
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for summer. The goat cheese adds a nice touch of richness and creaminess.


FF GAMING YT
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually make it with grilled chicken, but I've also made it with rotisserie chicken and it's just as good. The dressing is light and tangy, and the goat cheese adds a nice cre


Sohan Miya
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This salad is delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, the green beans and corn are crisp and sweet, and the farro adds a nice nutty flavor. The goat cheese adds a creamy richness that balances out the other flavors perfectly. I will definitely be


Angel Cruz
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The salad is easy to make and the ingredients are all pretty common. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Shab Aly
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The combination of chicken, green beans, corn, and farro is perfect. The goat cheese adds a nice creamy texture and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again this summer.


Minz Hundal
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. I love that it's a healthy and delicious way to get my daily dose of vegetables. The goat cheese adds a nice touch of


Nadia Hussain
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This chicken, green bean, corn, and farro salad with goat cheese was a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and juicy, the green beans and corn were crisp and sweet, and the farro add