Description
This Farro and Green Bean Salad with Walnuts and Dill is a vibrant and flavorful dish that makes a perfect side or light meal. Nutty farro is paired with crisp green beans, topped with a zesty gremolata, and finished with a touch of lemon juice for a refreshing taste.
Ingredients
For the Farro
- 1 cup farro
- Kosher salt
For the Gremolata
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (from about 1 shallot)
For the Green Beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- Black pepper
- Lemon juice or white wine vinegar
- Flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Add farro, 3 cups water, and a pinch of kosher salt to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes until the farro is tender.
- Step 2: Toast walnuts in a skillet, then transfer to a bowl. Add dill, lemon zest, and shallots. Season with salt and set aside.
- Step 3: Cook green beans in oil with salt and pepper until crisp-tender. Add water if needed. Turn off heat.
- Step 4: Drain any cooking liquid from the farro, then add it to the skillet with the beans. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with gremolata, and finish with lemon juice or vinegar. Season with flaky salt if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding other fresh herbs like parsley or mint.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a day. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
