Take-In Thursday ~ Farro Salad

Hi Everyone!

Today, we would like to share with you a recipe come from the restaurant, Birdhouse, located in Minneapolis. We think it is a great salad for the summer and we hope you all enjoy it!

Farro Salad with Peas, Leeks and Pistachios

Recipe adapted from Ben Mauk, Birdhouse, Minneapolis

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 cup farro

2 cups water

2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste

½ cup toasted pistachios

1 leek, white and light green part only, thinly sliced

2 medium shallots, finely chopped

¼ cup plain Greek-style yogurt

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Freshly ground black pepper

1 pound fresh or frozen peas, blanched

3 scallions, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped tarragon leaves

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the farro and stir to coat. Continue stirring until the farro is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the water and 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the farro is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain through a fine-mesh sieve and spread the farro out on a baking sheet to cool.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the pistachios on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake until fragrant and toasted, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

3. In a medium skillet set over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the leek and shallots and cook until the leek is tender, about 5 minutes.

4. In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the greek yogurt and lemon zest and juice. Season with pepper. Add the farro, leek-shallot mixture, peas, scallions, pistachios and tarragon and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve


We hope it is something you can add to your favorites!

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D & K