Farro Salad with Grapes, Feta and Pistachios

Name: Farro Salad with Grapes, Feta and Pistachios
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup dry farro (about 1 ½ cups, cooked); 1 bunch dinosaur kale, thinly sliced; 1 cup red grapes, sliced in half; ¾ cup salted pistachios, roughly chopped; 2/3 cup cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; Salt; Pepper

This post is sponsored by Grapes from California. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Can I be real for a minute? I’m not that into cooking animal protein.

**I do, occasionally. But I also love any meal that utilizes plant-based protein too.**

Enter: this Farro Salad with California Grapes, Feta, and Pistachios. It’s so good.

It has so many different and delicious flavors and textures: juicy, sweet grapes from California hearty, nutty farro, crunchy pistachios, and creamy, salty feta. Then, everything is tied together with a sweet and tangy vinaigrette.

Not only is this salad beyond delicious, but it’s not lacking on nutrients either.

It has plenty of plant-based protein and fiber to make it a filling meal on its own. And it’s a really heart healthy meal, too.

Both the dinosaur kale and the grapes are good sources of vitamin K, a heart healthy fat-soluble vitamin.

The pistachios also contain fiber and heart healthy unsaturated fats.

And grapes have polyphenols which also contribute to heart health.

I typically buy a few pounds of grapes a week, thanks to my fruit loving toddler. I love that they’re not only nutritious, but also versatile too.

I chop them up for my daughter as a snack, add them to savory salads like this one, and even add them to chicken salad and tuna salad. They’re the ideal fruit!

Enjoy this salad on its own as an easy meal, or serve it for any fall get togethers. It’s a meal everyone will love.

Tip: prepare the farro ahead of time to make this even easier to make. Once the farro is cooked, it should only take about 15 minutes to prepare the entire salad.

Cook the farro and prep ingredients

Add the farro to a pot of boiling water and stir. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the farro is soft. Drain and set aside.

Thinly slice the kale. Cut the grapes in half and roughly chop the pistachios. Gently crumble the feta cheese.

Prepare the vinaigrette

In a small bowl, add all the vinaigrette ingredients and whisk well.

Set aside.

Prepare the salad

Add the kale, sliced grapes, pistachios, and crumbled feta to a bowl.

Toss the salad with the dressing

Add the cooked farro to a large bowl. Add the kale, grapes, pistachios, and feta. Toss with the dressing and serve (if preparing ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until ready to serve or eat).

Did you try this recipe?

I hope you love this Farro Salad with Grapes, Feta and Pistachios! If you make it be sure to leave a comment below, mention @Veggiesandchocolate or tag #Veggiesandchocolate so I know how you liked it. I can’t wait to see your creations!