Fall Farro Salad with Pomegranate, Walnut & Truffles

Health score
55%
Fall Farro Salad with Pomegranate, Walnut & Truffles
75 min.
4
722kcal
37.63%sweetness
88.51%saltiness
23.41%sourness
47.95%bitterness
29.81%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This Fall Farro Salad is a delightful dish that brings together the best flavors of the season. It's a perfect blend of sweet and savory, with a hint of earthy truffles and nutty farro. The pomegranate adds a burst of freshness, while the walnuts provide a satisfying crunch. This salad is not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a nutritious delight. With a good balance of protein, fat, and carbs, it keeps you full and energized.

What sets this salad apart is the unique combination of ingredients. Farro, an ancient grain with a chewy texture and nutty flavor, is the star of the dish. It's paired with the season's freshest produce, including pomegranate and radicchio, and topped with shaved Parmesan and truffles. The result is a salad that's both elegant and comforting.

This recipe is perfect for those who want to impress their guests or simply enjoy a delicious and healthy meal. It's easy to prepare, and the flavors only get better as it sits, making it a great make-ahead option. So, if you're looking for a dish that's both satisfying and nutritious, this Fall Farro Salad is definitely one to try!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin 
  • ounces farro (250 gr)
  • servings parmesan shaved
  •  pomegranate 
  • small head radicchio thinly sliced
  • servings salt and pepper 
  •  truffle mushroom 
  • 30 ml vinegar 
  • ounces walnuts toasted (100gr)

Equipment

  • peeler

Directions

  1. In plenty of cold water boil farro until al dente (cooked but with a bite) - about 20-35 minutes. Feel free to add some vegetable scraps if available (unused piece of carrot, onion, celery, etc.)
  2. Drizzle over the salad a couple tablespoons of vinegar followed by three times the amount of extra virgin olive oil. Give it another good mix.To finish, give it a good shave of fresh truffles, if not available truffle salt or oil works well too. Top with a few pulls of a potato peeler across a wedge of parmesan.Allow to sit for at least 20 minutes up to a day - it needs a little time for it to all come together.Before serving - give it one last good stir, taste & adjust the seasoning - making sure the dressing is balanced (not too vinegary or oily).

Nutrition Facts

Calories722kcal
Protein13.32%
Fat54.88%
Carbs31.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.25
Glycemic Load
29.53
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
30.729565217391%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
48.39mg
Delphinidin
2.88mg
Catechin
0.28mg
Epigallocatechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
14.26mg
Quercetin
11.82mg
Gallocatechin
0.12mg

Taste

Sweetness:
37.63%
Saltiness:
88.51%
Sourness:
23.41%
Bitterness:
47.95%
Savoriness:
29.81%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:722.36kcal
36.12%
Fat:46.53g
71.58%
Saturated Fat:9.48g
59.26%
Carbohydrates:60.66g
20.22%
Net Carbohydrates:49.08g
17.85%
Sugar:14.73g
16.37%
Cholesterol:20.4mg
6.8%
Sodium:695.63mg
30.24%
Protein:25.4g
50.8%
Manganese:2.81mg
140.29%
Vitamin K:121.34µg
115.56%
Phosphorus:578.7mg
57.87%
Copper:0.99mg
49.5%
Fiber:11.58g
46.31%
Calcium:415mg
41.5%
Magnesium:150.2mg
37.55%
Vitamin E:4.57mg
30.5%
Zinc:4.04mg
26.94%
Folate:104.69µg
26.17%
Vitamin B3:4.93mg
24.65%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.53%
Iron:4.36mg
24.24%
Selenium:15.5µg
22.15%
Potassium:689.45mg
19.7%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.21%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.59%
Vitamin B5:1.44mg
14.45%
Vitamin C:10.56mg
12.8%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6%
Vitamin A:255.76IU
5.12%
Source:Foodista