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Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad

This is a dish that is so simple but feels so special. Chewy farro tossed with fresh herbs, pistachios, and a bright citrus dressing that makes every bite sing. I love serving it alongside grilled chicken or fish, but honestly, it holds its own as a meal. It’s fresh, satisfying, and just the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’re dining al fresco in the city, even if you’re in your own kitchen.

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Total

45m

Ingredients

Method

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Cook the Farro

1.

In a medium saucepan, combine farro, apple cider, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes (or until tender). Add more water if needed. Drain and discard bay leaves.

Dress the Warm Farro

1.

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir into the warm farro and let sit at least 15 minutes to cool and absorb flavors.

Finish the Salad

1.

Gently stir in pistachios, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and radishes. Fold in arugula and Parmesan. Finish with flaked sea salt and serve immediately.

For

6

M

I

1

cup

Pearled farro, ≈ 6 oz

1

cup

Fresh apple cider

2

Bay leaves

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2

cup

Olive oil, good

1/4

cup

Freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2

cup

Roasted, salted pistachios, whole or chopped

1

cup

Fresh parsley, roughly chopped

1

cup

Fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

1

cup

Cherry tomatoes, halved

1

cup

Grape tomatoes, halved

2-3

Radishes, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)

2

cups

Baby arugula

1/2

cup

Italian Parmesan cheese, shaved or thinly sliced

Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon, for finishing

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Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad

This is a dish that is so simple but feels so special. Chewy farro tossed with fresh herbs, pistachios, and a bright citrus dressing that makes every bite sing. I love serving it alongside grilled chicken or fish, but honestly, it holds its own as a meal. It’s fresh, satisfying, and just the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’re dining al fresco in the city, even if you’re in your own kitchen.

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Total

45m

Ingredients

Method

Turn cooking mode on

Cook the Farro

1.

In a medium saucepan, combine farro, apple cider, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes (or until tender). Add more water if needed. Drain and discard bay leaves.

Dress the Warm Farro

1.

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir into the warm farro and let sit at least 15 minutes to cool and absorb flavors.

Finish the Salad

1.

Gently stir in pistachios, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and radishes. Fold in arugula and Parmesan. Finish with flaked sea salt and serve immediately.

For

6

M

I

1

cup

Pearled farro, ≈ 6 oz

1

cup

Fresh apple cider

2

Bay leaves

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2

cup

Olive oil, good

1/4

cup

Freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2

cup

Roasted, salted pistachios, whole or chopped

1

cup

Fresh parsley, roughly chopped

1

cup

Fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

1

cup

Cherry tomatoes, halved

1

cup

Grape tomatoes, halved

2-3

Radishes, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)

2

cups

Baby arugula

1/2

cup

Italian Parmesan cheese, shaved or thinly sliced

Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon, for finishing

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