Best Raw Artichoke And White Asparagus Farro Salad Recipes

RAW ARTICHOKE AND WHITE-ASPARAGUS FARRO SALAD

Raw Artichoke and White-Asparagus Farro Salad image

Raw baby artichokes, which have a nutty crispness similar to that of celery root, complement the mild, tender white asparagus in this hearty salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups semipearled farro
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest and 2 tablespoons fresh juice, plus 1 lemon, halved
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound baby artichokes
1 bunch white asparagus, trimmed, bottom two thirds peeled and cut on the bias into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, sliced crosswise if large, plus more for serving
1/3 cup packed coarsely chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
6 ounces feta

Steps:

Cover farro with 3 inches of water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until farro is tender but still slightly chewy, about 25 minutes.
Combine lemon zest and juice, oil, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Drain farro and immediately toss with dressing. Let cool completely.
Meanwhile, squeeze remaining 2 lemon halves into a large bowl of water; add rinds. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, remove all tough outer leaves. With a serrated knife, cut off top 1/2 inch; with a paring knife, trim and peel stem. Very thinly slice lengthwise. (Transfer to lemon water as you work to prevent discoloration.)
Drain artichokes; pat dry with paper towels. Toss with farro, asparagus, mint, and dill. Serve with feta, drizzled with oil and garnished with more mint and dill.

RAW ARTICHOKE SALAD

Raw Artichoke Salad image

In Italy, a favorite way to serve fresh small artichokes is raw, dressed with oil and lemon. It couldn't be a simpler presentation, and it's sensational. Slice the trimmed artichokes as thinly as possible, then season and toss with fruity extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Serve over arugula and add curls of Parmesan.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories quick, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 baby artichokes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, smashed to a paste, optional
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 handfuls arugula
Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

Remove dark tough exterior leaves from artichokes. Trim stem end and cut off top of each artichoke. Slice artichokes as thinly as possible and place in a small mixing bowl. Add lemon juice and garlic, if using. Season well with salt and pepper, add olive oil and toss to coat.
Put arugula in a shallow bowl or on a platter. Spoon artichokes over greens. Garnish with a few shavings of Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 327, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 787 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

ARTICHOKE AND OLIVE FARRO SALAD

Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad image

Farro, a nutty Italian grain with a chewy texture, is an excellent candidate for a savory, herb-flecked pantry salad that travels well. The grain is not intimidated by bold flavors: Tangy oil-marinated artichokes, briny kalamata olives, feta and crisp red onion take wholesome farro by the hand and lead it straight to the dance floor. Cook times vary depending on the type of farro. Quick-cooking, pearled or semi-pearled all work well, but hulled is not recommended here, as it would need soaking and takes a long time to cook. Don't be shy with the oil and vinegar: The farro absorbs them the longer it sits. If farro is not available, you can use orzo (see Tip), or other hearty grains like barley, wheat berries or freekeh.

Provided by Naz Deravian

Categories dinner, lunch, grains and rice, salads and dressings, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
1 cup quick-cook, pearled or semi-pearled farro, rinsed and drained (see Tip)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced in half lengthwise
About 1 cup (5.4 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts from a jar, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill leaves
1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
1/4 cup thinly sliced chives

Steps:

Set aside a sheet pan or a large plate. Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the farro and give it a stir. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook according to package instructions, skimming off any foam that rises, until the grains are tender and plump. Depending on the type of farro used, this can take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes. Drain the farro and transfer to the sheet pan or plate; spread out and cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. (If the farro is left to cool in the strainer, it will keep cooking, take longer to cool and turn mushy.)
Transfer the farro to a medium mixing bowl. Add the vinegar, oil and ½ teaspoon salt, and stir to combine. Add the olives, artichoke, feta, dill, red onion and chives, and season with black pepper to taste. Stir and taste. Add more salt, vinegar and oil, as needed.
Serve right away or store in the fridge for up to 2 days. The farro will absorb the vinegar and oil the longer it sits. Adjust seasoning, vinegar and oil before serving.