The Ultimate Roasted Carrot and Farro Salad Recipe

Farro is a nutty, chewy ancient grain that pairs perfectly with sweet, caramelized roasted carrots in this easy salad recipe. It’s a delicious meatless main or side dish that comes together quickly.

This roasted carrot and farro salad is packed with flavor, texture, and nutrients. The carrots are tossed with maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper then roasted until lightly caramelized. Nutty farro is cooked until tender then tossed together with the roasted carrots, arugula, feta cheese, and pistachios.

Nutrition Information

Benefits of Roasted Carrot and Farro Salad

• High in antioxidants from the carrots and arugula
• Good source of fiber and protein from the farro
• Anti-inflammatory properties from the olive oil
• Healthy fats from the feta cheese and pistachios

Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 tsp salt
• 1⁄4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup uncooked farro
• 4 cups baby arugula
• 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup pistachios, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, toss the carrots with 2 Tbsp olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until carrots are tender and lightly browned.
4. Meanwhile, bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add farro and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain excess water.
5. In a large bowl, combine the roasted carrots, cooked farro, arugula, feta cheese, pistachios and remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

This salad keeps well for 2-3 days refrigerated. The flavors continue to develop as it sits. Try topping with roasted chicken or a soft boiled egg for extra protein. Enjoy this nutritious roasted carrot and farro salad on its own or as part of a delicious meal!

FAQs About Roasted Carrot and Farro Salad

Can I prepare the farro in advance?

Yes, you can cook the farro up to 3 days in advance and store it refrigerated until ready to use.

What type of farro should I use?

Any kind of farro will work well in this recipe. Whole grain farro will have the highest fiber content.

Can I use quinoa instead of farro?

Absolutely. Quinoa would make a great gluten-free substitute for the farro. Simply prepare it according to package directions.

What kind of carrots work best?

I recommend using regular sliced carrots rather than baby carrots. The larger pieces will roast more evenly.

Can I roast the carrots ahead of time?

You can roast the carrots up to 3 days in advance and store them in the fridge until ready to assemble the full salad.

Let me know if you have any other questions!