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Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette

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Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect springtime dish. Spring means sunshine (and maybe some rain), mild temps, and a chance to enjoy fresh veggies. This dish is colorful, hearty, and it brightens any meal. 

Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is a lovely spring salad that's hearty, too. Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightfully hearty spring salad.

This farro salad with asparagus, radishes & lemon vinaigrette is like springtime in a bowl! The asparagus and radishes do it every time, not to mention the burst of citrus mixed in.

Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette

Have you ever tried farro? If you haven’t, you must! I love it. It’s hearty with a chewy texture and nutty flavor, and reminds me a little of barley. It’s great on its own, or added to soups and stews, too. It’s really versatile.

I bet the weather is improving and warming up where you live, right? Were you out and about doing fun, nice-weather activities this weekend? I was stuck with errands and some housecleaning. The necessary evils!

Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect side as a salad this season. Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is a lovely and hearty salad.

While we were running around I couldn’t help but notice how hot it was. I just want **alllll** the spring weather and none of the summer heat.

My husband swears I sound like a cranky old lady talking (complaining) about the weather.

Was I being a negative Nellie? A little. But when you get such a short time to enjoy absolutely perfect weather here in the Phoenix desert before the blazing heat hits, it’s only natural!

Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is what you'll crave this season! Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is a great salad for the season.

When I made this salad I was thinking of ways I could try to hang onto the season for a while longer. I love farro because it easily transitions between the seasons and it’s super hearty.

When the weather is a little cool, I like to serve Roasted Vegetables and Farro Green Goddess Bowls and this meatless Spicy Sloppy Farro Joes with Creamy Cabbage-Apple Slaw.

When it warms up, Warm Farro, Salmon & Swiss Chard Bowls makes the cut.

Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is a hearty and fresh salad you'll love as part of a light meal. Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is colorful and delightful!

And now we have this farro salad with asparagus, radishes & lemon vinaigrette to look forward to. You can serve this as a side, or more of a main dish as part of a lighter meal. I tossed in some candied walnuts for crunch, and topped it off with a little Feta cheese for that touch of saltiness.

Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is nice as a side or as part of a lighter meal. Enjoy this Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette this season.

Give this springtime salad a try to brighten your day!

Try this Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette this season. You'll love it! Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette is a flavorful and spring salad you'll love.

Yields 4 servings

Farro Salad with Asparagus, Radishes & Lemon Vinaigrette
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked farro
  • 1/2 pound asparagus spears
  • 4-5 radishes, sliced thin
  • Zest from one lemon
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • (Optional) 2 tablespoons candied walnut pieces
  • (Optional) 2-3 ounces Feta cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. As your farro cooks, make the vinaigrette by combining the lemon juice, half the zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk, taste, and adjust as needed. Set aside.
  3. Place the asparagus spears on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil, and season with the remaining salt and black pepper. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes, tossing once or twice. When the asparagus has softened and turns bright green, remove from the oven and set aside. When cooled, cut into 2-3-inch pieces.
  4. Be sure your farro is at room temperature, then toss in a large bowl with the asparagus pieces, the radish slices, and the walnut pieces, if using.
  5. Add the vinaigrette to the mixture and toss to combine.
  6. If you’re using the Feta cheese, sprinkle it over the top before serving.

Notes

Omit the Feta cheese and this is a wonderful vegan dish.

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  1. Who has asparagus, fresh radishes from her CSA, AND LEMONS at home right at this second? I do! And I just may make this for dinner :) I LOVE farro salads, and am super intrigued by your sloppy joe farro too!Also - I'm a bah humbug girl about winter too. It is just not my season! Give me sunshine, berries, and all the green growing things!
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    • Yes, sun and fun for sure! I hope you give this a try and enjoy it, Jeni. It's almost like you *have* to with all the ingredients on hand :) Thanks!
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  5. What a bright, delicious dish for this time of year! I especially love the addition of asparagus into this salad. :)
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  7. I've never had farro before but with all the other goodies that are in this salad, it looks to be right up my alley!
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  13. You're not alone - I sound like a cranky old lady when things get hot here, too. I can never have enough farro salad recipes in my life and this one looks wonderful!
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  17. This looks delicious and I have never even heard of Farro. My husband loves asparagus and lemon....so I will definitely have to try this. It would be a great spring and summer side. Thanks!
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    • Hi Amy! Thanks so much! This dish really has a nice, bright flavor to it. And the veggies are so nice! I hope you'll be on the lookout for farro!
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  18. What a beautiful salad! I love when it's time to start busting out the Spring salad recipes. I've never tried farro before, will have to see if I can find some and try this delicious-looking recipe!
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    • Thanks so much, Lisa! I'm with you: very excited for all the veggies and salads! I hope you give farro a go!
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    • Oh! I love it, Jennifer, and every time I have it I think I should eat it more often! Be on the lookout for it the next time you're at the store. :)
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