Recipes Salad Grains Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan 4.8 (108) 84 Reviews 18 Photos This farro salad with asparagus and other flavorful ingredients is a light and delicious way to get your whole grains. It's a perfect dish for picnics, baby or bridal showers, or just because! Submitted by Duncan Updated on April 29, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 18 18 18 18 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Additional Time: 12 hrs Total Time: 13 hrs 15 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 2 cups farro ¾ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed 1 cup red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved ¾ cup chopped walnuts ¾ cup dried cranberries ½ cup chopped fresh parsley ⅓ cup chopped fresh chives ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette, or to taste 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese Directions Soak farro in a large bowl of water for at least 12 hours. Drain. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in drained farro and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook farro uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and continue simmering until tender, about 30 more minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Meanwhile, fill another large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add asparagus and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain well and chop. Set aside. Place farro, asparagus, tomatoes, walnuts, cranberries, parsley, and chives in a large bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkle with about 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese; toss until evenly mixed. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and serve at room temperature. Editor's Note If you can't find farro, look for spelt or wheat berries, which are available in the health food section of some markets. I Made It Print 180 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 223 Calories 9g Fat 32g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 223 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Sodium 164mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 6g Protein 8g 16% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Calcium 100mg 8% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 283mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.