RAW ARTICHOKE AND WHITE-ASPARAGUS FARRO SALAD

Raw Artichoke and White-Asparagus Farro Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

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.