Parsley and Farro with Lemon Vinaigrette

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  • YIELDS | 4 SERVINGS
  • PREP TIME | 10 MINS
  • COOK TIME | 0 MINS

This is a perfect springtime salad! The classic lemon vinaigrette wraps around the nutty farro to create a complex flavor that highlights the fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup cooked farro, room temperature
  • 5 cups roughly chopped Italian or curly parsley, with tender stems
  • 1 cup whole almonds, toasted and roughly chopped, optional
  • 1/2 cup finely diced sweet onion, such as Vidalia
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Make the vinaigrette in the bowl you plan to use for serving. Combine the lemon juice, mustard, honey, pepper, salt, and garlic and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until smooth.
  2. Add the parsley to the dressing and toss to combine.
  3. Add the farro, almonds, onions, and lemon zest, and toss well. Season with a few good cranks of freshly ground pepper and Kosher salt to taste.

Serve room temperature.