GOAT CHEESE AND VEGETABLE FARRO SALAD

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This colorful vegetarian salad is perfect for that summer backyard get-together.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups uncooked farro
4 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
3 bell peppers (red, orange or yellow), cut into chunks
1/2 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 package (8 oz) baby portabella mushrooms
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 oz chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Rinse farro with cold water; drain. In 3-quart saucepan, mix 4 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add farro; heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain if necessary. Set aside.
  • Heat charcoal or gas grill. Brush onion, bell peppers, asparagus, mushrooms and tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place onion, bell peppers and asparagus on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 9 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add mushrooms during last 6 minutes and tomatoes during last 4 minutes of grilling. Cut grilled vegetables into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat 5 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, lemon peel, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper with whisk until well blended. Stir in cilantro.
  • In large bowl, toss farro with 3 tablespoons dressing until well blended.
  • Spoon farro onto serving platter; top with grilled vegetables. Drizzle remaining dressing over salad. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 6 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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