Citrus Herb Farro Radish Bowl (Print Version)
Nutty farro with radishes, cucumber, herbs and citrus dressing, finished with avocado, seeds, and optional feta.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup farro, rinsed
02 - 2 1/2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 1 avocado, sliced
07 - 2 cups baby arugula or mixed greens
→ Herbs & Aromatics
08 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Citrus Dressing
12 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
14 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
16 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
17 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
19 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
20 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Combine farro, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until the farro is tender. Drain excess water and allow farro to cool slightly.
02 - Slice the radishes thinly, dice the cucumber, and slice the avocado. Set aside for assembly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and season with salt and black pepper until emulsified.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked farro with radishes, cucumber, arugula or mixed greens, parsley, mint, dill, and green onions. Drizzle with citrus dressing and mix gently to combine.
05 - Divide mixture among serving bowls. Top each portion with avocado slices, crumbled feta if desired, and toasted seeds. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to serve cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Mixing zesty citrus with nutty farro delivers that restaurant-worthy flavor at home and nobody will guess how easy it is.
- Meal-prepping is a breeze because this bowl is just as bright and tasty chilled as it is warm from the pot.
02 -
- Farro goes from toothsome to mushy fast—taste after 25 minutes and don’t leave it unattended.
- Adding avocado before everything else can make it disappear—always layer on top for both looks and texture.
03 -
- Fresh herbs wilt fast, so chop them just before mixing for the brightest bowl.
- Resist overdressing—the crunch and herbs shine best when the flavors aren’t weighed down.