GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND FARRO SALAD

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This superfood salad uses the ancient whole grain farro as its base, it has a nutty flavor and satisfying chew (not to mention eight grams of fiber per serving). To compliment and add texture to every bite, stalks of asparagus are grilled, chopped, and tossed in along with lemon zest, almonds, fistfulls of dill and scallions, and briny feta cheese. Great on its own as a vegetarian meal, this recipe can also serve as a formidable co-star to any grilled chicken dish.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped marcona almonds
2 tablespoons lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1 bunch dill, chopped (about 1 cup)
4 scallions, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
4 cups cooked farro
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to high. In a large bowl, toss together almonds, lemon zest, dill, and scallions; set aside.
  • Drizzle asparagus lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper; grill, turning once, until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus to a cutting board and let cool slightly, then chop into bite-size pieces. Add to bowl with almond mixture along with farro, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and adjust with more lemon juice if desired; fold in feta and serve.

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