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Bowl of Zucchini Farro Salad

Zucchini Farro Salad


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  • Author: Ashley
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 46 as a side 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A bright and hearty salad made with nutty farro, roasted zucchini, chopped herbs, crunchy walnuts, and sweet dried cranberries—all tied together with a zippy lemon vinaigrette.


Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 1 cup farro
  • 1 lb zucchini, sliced into 1/4" rounds
  • Olive oil, for roasting
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

For the Lemon Dressing

  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 tsp honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Cook the Farro

  1. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a generous pinch of salt. Rinse the farro under cold water using a fine mesh sieve, then add it to the boiling water.
  2. Cook uncovered for 20–30 minutes, or until the grains are tender but still have some chew. Drain, then spread the farro on a sheet pan to steam-dry and cool.

Roast the Zucchini

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Arrange zucchini slices in a single layer. Drizzle or spray with olive oil, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and caramelized. Roast in batches if needed.

Make the Lemon Dressing

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, juice, garlic, honey (or maple), salt, and pepper.
  2. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing emulsifies.

Assemble the Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, roasted zucchini, chopped parsley and basil, walnuts, and cranberries.
  2. Pour the lemon dressing over the top and toss gently to coat.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting, Boiling, Tossing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired