This farro salad is a simple, hearty, whole grain salad made with nutty farro, apples and grapes. Quick and easy to make – filling and flavorful.
I went out to lunch recently and had a really great farro salad. It was so good I knew that I wanted to try and recreate it to share with you. This farro salad is made with nutty farro, crisp apples and sweet grapes – it’s got a lot of flavor going on with just a few ingredients.
Apples and grapes are in season right now and their sweet, crisp flavor works well with the nutty farro and balances out the salty feta and peppery arugula. Everything is tossed together with a bright, flavorful vinaigrette.
How to make this farro salad
- Cook the farro according to the package instructions. When done, let cool on a baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Prep all the rest of your ingredients while the farro is cooking.
- Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
- Add the arugula and farro to a bowl. Top with apples, grapes, feta and walnuts.
- Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine.
Tips and questions about this salad
What is farro?
- If you haven’t tried farro before, farro is a whole grain that has a nutty flavor, chewy texture and is very filling.
- Farro is packed with fiber, protein and vitamins and is low in fat.
- Farro is versatile – you can make a big batch of farro and store in the fridge for a few days to add to salads, soups or grain bowls.
How do I cook farro?
- Farro cooking time can vary – so follow the instructions on the package.
- To add more flavor to farro, add half a bouillon cube to the water as it cooks.
- Start checking the farro about 5 minutes before it’s supposed to be done – it should be soft and chewy but not mushy.
- If there’s water/broth left over in the pan when the farro is done, drain the farro in a colander.
- Let the farro cool slightly on a baking sheet before adding it to the salad.
Where can I find farro? Farro used to be difficult to find but is now sold in most supermarkets and can even be found at your local Target. It is usually located in either the grain/rice aisle or the natural foods aisle.
Can I refrigerate any left overs? This salad does not keep well in the fridge – the apples will oxidize (turn color). If you want to make extra for leftovers – I would suggest only adding the apple in before serving. So make a full batch but only add the apple in before you are going to eat the salad.
I can’t find farro – what can I use instead? If you can’t find farro at your local market then quinoa would make a good alternative.
Can I make this ahead of time? I would suggest just cooking the farro ahead of time and having it on hand in the fridge. Then you can quickly prep the rest of the ingredients and have the salad ready in less than ten minutes.
What kind of grapes and apples should I use? Any grape (green or red) will do – just be sure to buy seedless grapes. Any crisp apple will work in this salad – I used a gala apple.
Looking for more salads? Then try one of these:
- Quinoa, Kale, Cranberry and Pecan Salad – A great fall salad!
- Quinoa Salad with Kale and Chickpeas – A protein packed salad that’s easy to make.
- Peach, Feta and Pecan Salad – Another great salad that uses fruit.
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This farro salad is a simple, hearty, whole grain salad made with nutty farro, apples and grapes. Quick and easy to make – filling and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 cup of uncooked farro
- 1/2 vegetarian bouillon cube
- 1 1/2 cups seedless grapes – cut in half
- 1 medium sized apple diced – I used a gala apple
- 4 cups of arugula – roughly chopped
- 2 oz of feta cheese – diced
- 1/3 cup walnut pieces
Salad Dressing:
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 8 twists of black pepper
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook the farro according to package instructions. Add 1/2 bouillon cube to the water as the farro cooks for additional flavor. If the farro has any broth/water left over when done then strain that off using a colander.
- Let the farro cool slightly by spreading out on to a baking sheet.
- While the farro is cooking, slice the grapes in half and dice the apples.
- Roughly chop the arugula and dice the feta cheese.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Add the arugula and farro to a large bowl, add grapes, apples, feta and walnuts.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
If you make this recipe and enjoy it, come back and leave a message and a rating. I’d love to hear from you!
This recipe makes 4 servings if used as a side salad. If eating as a main salad it serves 2.
Nutritional information is an estimate based on an online nutritional calculator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 167mg
- Fat: 22.6g
- Carbohydrates: 44.7g
- Fiber: 5.7g
- Protein: 11.4g
Keywords: #farro #fallsalad
Cathi
Would this be good with balsamic or red wine vinegar instead of white vinegar?
Geraldine
Hi Cathi – I would try red wine vinegar rather than balsamic. Hope it works out for you.
Ellie
I love farro salads – the grapes and apples are just delicious additions. A great lunch recipe – healthy and easy. Thank you for sharing!
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Geraldine
Thanks so much, Ellie! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for leaving a rating – I appreciate it!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Farro salads are my favorite Geraldine! They’re so satisfying! I love the added fruit and light dressing! Will be adding to my list!
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Geraldine
Me too, Mary Ann – I’m always surprised that farro isn’t more popular – it’s sooo good and such a great addition to salads. Hope you enjoy this if you try it!
Mimi
Yum. The apple, grapes, and walnuts are key for me in this salad. Flavor, sweetness, texture. Love it!
Geraldine
Thanks so much, Mimi!
Traci | Vanilla And Bean
Oh my gosh… I just made a salad similar to this Geraldine, but with wheat berries instead! I looove farro tho and it’s been too long since I’ve made it. I absolutely love it’s nutty, chewy texture and it’s so perfect in salads like this. I love how you includes juicy grapes and feta in this too… delicious and so helpful too! Thank you G!
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Geraldine
Thanks, Traci! Wheat berries sound great – I’ve never tried them in salads – only in soups – will have to look into that!