Vegetarian

Farro Roasted Beet Arugula Salad

Farro Roasted Beet Arugula Salad has the nutty, hearty texture from the farro mixed with earthy beets and sweet mission figs.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook1 hr
  • Total1 hr 10 min
  • Makes6 servings
  • Calories231
Farro Roasted Beet Arugula Salad

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Scrub and trim the leaves off of the beets. Lightly coat the beats with olive oil.

  2. 2

    Using aluminum foil wrap the beets and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until cooked through.

  3. 3

    Cook the farro according to the package directions.

  4. 4

    While the farro is cooking put the almonds, red onion, arugula and figs into a large salad bowl and mix.

  5. 5

    Once the farro is done cooking set it aside and let it cool.

  6. 6

    Remove the beets from the oven, let cool for 15 minutes. Peel the beets when cool enough to handle, then slice into small chunks and place in a bowl to cool.

  7. 7

    Once the beets and the farro are cool add them into the salad and mix everything together.

  8. 8

    In a mason jar mix together the olive oil, white wine vinegar and salt and pepper. Shake to combine.

  9. 9

    Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until the dressing coats the salad.

  10. 10

    Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Enjoy!

Notes

You can pre-roast the beets and store them in the refrigerate them overnight if you prefer your beets to be cold in salads. If you want to take a short cut Trader Joes {and probably other grocery stores} sell precooked beets. You can buy them and serve them as is without having to cook them. You can serve this salad warm or cold and it tastes great both ways. If you serve it warm just be aware that the arugula will wilt slightly. This is a salad you can make the day before but I would wait to mix everything together until you are ready to serve. Keep the beets in a container, the farro in a container and just add everything together with the arugula and dressing when ready. If you prepare this salad too far in advance the arugula wilts.

Per serving

  • Carbs30 g
  • Protein6 g
  • Fat11 g
  • Fiber7 g

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