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Farro and Salmon Salad with Beets and Greens

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time1 hr 55 minsTotal Time2 hrs 25 mins

From our SuperFoods collection, this recipe combines nutrient-rich beets with the great-for-you grain farro and omega-rich salmon. Top it off with a dressing of honey and mint for a truly balanced and heart-healthy salad.

Farro and Salmon Salad with Beets and Greens

 1 cup whole grain farro
 1 lb skinless salmon fillet
 3 beets and their greens
 1 ½ cups cucumber, chopped
 ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
 Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 ¼ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the dressing:
 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
 1 tbsp honey
 ¼ cup Colavita Aged White Wine Vinegar
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 ¼ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1

First, cook the farro. Fill a medium pot with water and allow it to boil. Wash the beet greens and transfer them to the pot. Allow the greens to wilt and turn bright green.

2

This should take about 2 minutes. Drain greens; squeeze out excess moisture and allow to cool. Once they are cooled, chop them coarsely and set aside.

3

Prepare the beets. Remove the leafy stems, reserving them, and slice the beets in half. Wrap each loosely in aluminum foil and place in an oven heated to 400 degrees.

4

Bake until soft when pierced with a knife - about 40 minutes.

5

Remove the beets from the oven and allow to cool. Remove the skins from the beets, and chop into cubes.

6

Rinse the salmon fillet in cold water. Then, season it with salt and pepper. Heat up your oven to broil and line a broiler pan with foil rubbed with some Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Place fish on the foil-lined broiler pan and cook for 5-8 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Using 2 forks, break fish into large chunks and set aside.

7

Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add in the cup of farro and a pinch of salt. Boil until tender - about 60 minutes.

8

In a bowl, combine the cooked farro, beet greens, chopped beets, diced cucumber and chunks of broiled salmon.

9

Drizzle with mint dressing (recipe below) and toss to combine. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and more fresh mint.

Instructions for the dressing:
10

Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Process until blended, scraping sides of bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4