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Roasted Potato & Herb Farro Salad with Meyer Lemon Dressing

Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Salad, Lunch
Keyword: farro salad, roasted potato salad, meyer lemon dressing
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

Roasted Potato & Herb Farro Salad

  • ¾ cup farro, dry
  • 1 ½ cups purple potato, diced
  • 1 cup sweet potato, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup mint, chiffonade
  • cup dill, chopped
  • ½ heaping cup raw pecans
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled

Meyer Lemon Dressing

  • 1 Meyer lemon
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Toss the diced purple and sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast, tossing periodically, until they are cooked through and begin to brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Fill a medium pot about half full with water and bring it to a boil. Add the rinsed farro, return to a boil, then reduce the heart to medium. Allow the farro and cook until tender and chewy, about 30 minutes. Drain any excess water.
  • In a pan, melt, 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the pecans, tossing them in the butter and toasting for about 5-7 minutes, until they are lightly browned. Remove the nuts from the pan and roughly chop.
  • Chop the parsley and dill, and chiffonade the mint.
  • In a bowl, mix together juice from half of the lemon, or more if you prefer, 3 tbsps olive oil, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, add the cooked farro, roasted potatoes, herbs, and pecans. Pour the lemon dressing over the top and mix well. Top with crumbled goat cheese, lemon zest, and a sprinkle of flaky salt and cracked pepper.