Name: Farro with Pistachios, Mixed Herbs, and Golden Raisins
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups farro; ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; ½ cup pistachios; 1½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger; ½ teaspoon sugar; ⅓ cup grapeseed oil or olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 serrano chile, sliced into rings; 1 cup coarsely chopped mixed fresh cilantro, mint, and parsley; ⅓ cup golden raisins

Farro with pistachios and mixed herbs in a white bowl.

Photo by Dan Monick

Raisins?! In a grain salad?!? Sounds dubious, but their sweet and chewy demeanor is A+++ in this herbaceous and slightly spicy side.

Recipe information

Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups farro

½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more

½ cup pistachios

1½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger

½ teaspoon sugar

⅓ cup grapeseed oil or olive oil

Freshly ground black pepper

1 serrano chile, sliced into rings

1 cup coarsely chopped mixed fresh cilantro, mint, and parsley

⅓ cup golden raisins

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Rinse farro under cold water. Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water, skimming surface occasionally, until tender, 20–25 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, toast pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
Step 3
Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger, sugar, and ½ tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually add oil. Whisk until emulsified; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Drain farro and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and add chile, herbs, raisins, and pistachios; toss to combine. Drizzle with vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
Do Ahead: Farro can be cooked 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

TagsGrain Bowl Salad Farro Rice & Grains Pistachio Nut Serrano Chile Chile Vegetable Raisin Dried Fruit Fruit Main Side Starter Dinner Dairy Free Vegan Vegetarian Bon Appétit

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