Farro & Roasted Sweetpotato Salad

Created by a registered dietitian for NCSPC Recipe Contest with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Recipe

Servings 6
Calories 627 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups farro rinsed and drained
  • 5 cups unsalted vegetable stock or water
  • Salt
  • 3 medium sweetpotatoes 1 1/2 pounds, scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 large red onion about 3 inches, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme minced
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts toasted
  • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400° Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the farro, stock, and 2 teaspoons salt in a large, heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, following package instructions until the farro is just tender. Note: toward the end of the cooking time, be sure to check it often as you want it to retain just a bit of its structure and remain “toothsome.” Remove from heat, drain any excess water and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine the sweet potatoes, onion and thyme in a medium bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a cup for dressing. Add 2 tablespoons of the dressing to the sweetpotato mixture; toss to combine. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan; roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, tossing vegetables after 7 and 15 minutes to achieve even browning.
  • Remove from the oven and toss with cooked farro, 1/2 cup goat cheese, the walnuts and remaining dressing. Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter remaining goat cheese over the top. Serve.

Notes

Number of servings (yield): 6 servings 
Nutrition Facts
Farro & Roasted Sweetpotato Salad
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
627
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
994
mg
43
%
Potassium
 
663
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
82
g
27
%
Fiber
 
15
g
63
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
16912
IU
338
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
127
mg
13
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
67
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 17gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 994mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 15gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 16912IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 4mgNet Carbohydrates: 67g