CRUDITéS SALAD WITH FARRO AND PECANS

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Crudités Salad with Farro and Pecans image

Provided by Gerardo Gonzalez

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Side     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Almond     Pecan     Cauliflower     Fennel     Kale     Radish     Zucchini     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the vinaigrette:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the salad:
1/2 cup pecans
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons almond butter or natural peanut butter
1/2 bunch Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn (about 2 cups)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
2 breakfast radishes, thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
1 cup cauliflower florets, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 cup red and/or yellow grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup trimmed watercress
3/4 cup cooked semi-pearled farro

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette:
  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl to combine; set aside.
  • Salad:
  • Cook pecans and oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until nuts are darkened in color, 5-7 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop so you have a variety of sizes, with some pieces almost pulverized. Set aside 2 tablespoons nuts for serving.
  • Whisk almond butter and 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in a medium bowl to combine. Add kale and massage dressing into leaves with your hands until evenly coated; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss fennel, zucchini, radishes, cauliflower, tomatoes, watercress, farro, and remaining pecans in a large bowl with remaining vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper. Add kale and toss to combine. Drizzle with oil and serve topped with reserved pecans.

Kasekende EDIRSA
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This salad is a great addition to any potluck.


Mdsurjo Miah
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover farro.


Samindra Bahadur Dhami
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Pop smoke1
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Sonli Khanom
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I love the combination of farro and pecans in this salad.


khaled Ghaith
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This salad is a great way to sneak some healthy vegetables into your kids' diet.


Emelio Phekula
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite.


Mani murshad
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This salad is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Dark killer 78
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I made this salad with grilled chicken and it was delicious!


JCM MEAL
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


SHERU MALIK
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Shiva Chaudary
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I love this salad! It's so fresh and flavorful.


Jasmine Akoon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover farro. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


khawaja subbiyal
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Pretty Mentani
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This was a great recipe! The salad was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Grce Jimmy
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This salad is healthy and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Tara DeMoss
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of farro, pecans, and dried cranberries is perfect.


Salwa Sllu
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party. The farro and pecans added a nice crunch, and the dressing was light and flavorful.