Farro Salad with Roasted Beets, Watercress, and Poppy Seed Dressing

Farro is an ancient grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years and was a staple food in the diets of ancient civilizations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Farro Salad with Roasted Beets, Watercress, and Poppy Seed Dressing

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Farro
• 3 medium Beets
• 1 bunch Watercress
• 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a saucepan, cook the farro according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, wrap the beets in aluminum foil and roast them in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until tender. Let cool, then peel and dice.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked farro, roasted beets, watercress, and poppy seeds. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
6. Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.