Farro, Radicchio, and Roasted Beet Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Farro, Radicchio, and Roasted Beet Salad
45 min.
8
358kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors and textures of our Farro, Radicchio, and Roasted Beet Salad—a perfect side dish that will elevate any meal. This delightful salad is not only vegetarian but also packs a nutritional punch, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters. With its stunning array of colors, the salad becomes an eye-catching centerpiece on your dining table.

Imagine tender roasted beets, their earthy sweetness enhanced by a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, mingling harmoniously with the crisp bitterness of radicchio. The addition of crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy tang, while fresh parsley and red onion contribute depth and brightness to every bite. The semi-pearled farro serves as a hearty base, providing a nutty flavor and chewy texture that keeps you coming back for more.

What’s more, this dish can be prepared ahead of time—perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions where you want to impress guests without the last-minute rush. With just a little planning and love, you can create this delicious, satisfying salad that's brimming with flavor and goodness. Whether you're serving it at a dinner party or enjoying it as a wholesome lunch, the Farro, Radicchio, and Roasted Beet Salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • inch diameter beets trimmed to 1 inch
  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  •  garlic clove pressed
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin divided
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh italian chopped
  • cups radicchio thinly packed thinly sliced quartered () (from 1 medium head)
  • 0.5 cup onion red finely chopped
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar divided
  • servings vegetable oil 
  • 1.5 cups wheat berries 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange beets insingle layer in 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
  2. Drizzle with vegetable oil. Cover with foiland roast until beets are tender, about 45minutes. Cool. Trim beets; peel. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  3. Cook farro in large saucepan ofboiling salted water until tender, stirringoccasionally, about 20 minutes.
  4. Drain.
  5. Transfer to large bowl. Stir 2 tablespoonsolive oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and garlicinto hot farro. Cool to room temperature.
  6. Cut each beet into 6 to 8 wedges.
  7. Addbeets, radicchio, onion, and parsley to farro;toss to incorporate evenly. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  8. Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil and 3tablespoons vinegar in small bowl.
  9. Drizzleover salad.
  10. Add feta cheese; toss to coat.
  11. Any type of beet (red,golden, red-and-white-striped Chioggia)would be great in this salad. To avoidstained hands, wear plastic gloves whenpeeling dark-colored beets.
  12. This recipe calls for semipearledfarro, a version of the grain thatdoesn’t require soaking before being cooked.If you're using regular farro, be sure to planahead. It will need to soak overnight. Farrois available at specialty foods stores, naturalfoods stores, and Italian markets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories358kcal
Protein8.07%
Fat60.15%
Carbs31.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.5
Glycemic Load
0.52
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.0639132157616%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
12.7mg
Delphinidin
0.77mg
Apigenin
5.39mg
Luteolin
3.85mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
5.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:358.48kcal
17.92%
Fat:24.52g
37.73%
Saturated Fat:5g
31.26%
Carbohydrates:29.14g
9.71%
Net Carbohydrates:23.72g
8.63%
Sugar:0.68g
0.76%
Cholesterol:12.62mg
4.21%
Sodium:168.38mg
7.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.41g
14.81%
Vitamin K:96.77µg
92.16%
Fiber:5.42g
21.68%
Vitamin E:2.43mg
16.18%
Calcium:95.8mg
9.58%
Iron:1.63mg
9.04%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.59%
Vitamin C:5.14mg
6.24%
Phosphorus:58.31mg
5.83%
Vitamin A:274.19IU
5.48%
Folate:19.02µg
4.75%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.32%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.99%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.53%
Selenium:2.34µg
3.34%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.64%
Copper:0.05mg
2.5%
Potassium:80.19mg
2.29%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.11%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.92%
Magnesium:7.22mg
1.81%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious