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Beets and Farro With Honey-Garlic Goat Cheese

Beets and Farro With Honey-Garlic Goat Cheese Delight

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A nourishing dish featuring sweet roasted beets, chewy farro, creamy goat cheese, and a honey-garlic dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup semi-pearled farro Use to reduce cooking time
  • 1 pound precooked beets Store-bought for convenience
  • 4 oz. fresh goat cheese Creamy and tangy
  • 1 bulb fennel Fresh crunch and anise flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt For a creamy base
  • 1 clove garlic Mashed
  • 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Brings acidity
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Enriches flavors
  • 2 teaspoons honey Sweetens the dressing

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 cup of farro and cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed garlic, crumbled goat cheese, and yogurt. Mix in honey until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cooled farro with sliced fennel. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and olive oil, tossing gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Gently incorporate prepared beets into the farro and fennel mixture just before serving.
  5. Spread the honey-garlic dressing on a serving platter or individual plates. Mound the farro and beet salad on top, garnishing with reserved fennel fronds and freshly cracked pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and check for doneness of farro a couple of minutes early to prevent overcooking.

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