Farro & Roasted Sweetpotato Salad
Created by a registered dietitian for NCSPC Recipe Contest with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: easy recipe, Farro, goat cheese, Mediterranean, sweet potato
Servings: 6
Calories: 627kcal
- 2 cups farro rinsed and drained
- 5 cups unsalted vegetable stock or water
- Salt
- 3 medium sweetpotatoes 1 1/2 pounds, scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 large red onion about 3 inches, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme minced
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts toasted
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
Preheat oven to 400° Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with non-stick spray.
Combine the farro, stock, and 2 teaspoons salt in a large, heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, following package instructions until the farro is just tender. Note: toward the end of the cooking time, be sure to check it often as you want it to retain just a bit of its structure and remain “toothsome.” Remove from heat, drain any excess water and set aside.
Meanwhile, combine the sweet potatoes, onion and thyme in a medium bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a cup for dressing. Add 2 tablespoons of the dressing to the sweetpotato mixture; toss to combine. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan; roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, tossing vegetables after 7 and 15 minutes to achieve even browning.
Remove from the oven and toss with cooked farro, 1/2 cup goat cheese, the walnuts and remaining dressing. Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter remaining goat cheese over the top. Serve.
Number of servings (yield): 6 servings
Nutrition Facts
Farro & Roasted Sweetpotato Salad
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 16912IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 67g