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Roasted Beet, Farro & Goat-Cheese Salad
Roasted beet wedges and chewy farro meet chickpeas, arugula, soft goat cheese, and a mustard-lemon dressing in a substantial salad.
Inspired by Mediterranean-inspired grain salads
Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Missing 12 ingredients
- • 1 pound beets, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
- • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- • 1 cup dry pearled farro
- • 3 cups water
- • 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- • 4 cups arugula
- • 3 ounces vegetarian-rennet soft goat cheese, crumbled
- • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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- 1 pound beets, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedgesMissing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, dividedMissing
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, dividedMissing
- 1 cup dry pearled farroMissing
- 3 cups waterMissing
- 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), drained and rinsedMissing
- 4 cups arugulaMissing
- 3 ounces vegetarian-rennet soft goat cheese, crumbledMissing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juiceMissing
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustardMissing
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepperMissing
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsleyMissing
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Recipe notes
Farro's chew and roasted beets' earthy sweetness make this a different grain salad from lemon chickpea couscous. Pearled farro matches the shorter stated simmer; whole farro takes longer. Farro is wheat, and goat cheese is dairy, so neither is a gluten-free or dairy-free workaround despite their different names.
Planning, storage, and serving
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate dressed grain, chickpeas, and roasted beets within two hours and use within 3 days. Store arugula and goat cheese separately, assembling portions shortly before serving.
Make-ahead tips
Roast beets and cook farro one day ahead, cooling both promptly. Mix dressing separately and combine the grain salad the next day, keeping fresh leaves and cheese for assembly.
What to serve with it
- - Cucumber tomato salad
- - Roasted zucchini
- - Personally suitable bread
Equipment needed
- - Lined roasting tray
- - Farro saucepan and sieve
- - Dressing bowl and mixing spoon
Difficulty explained
Beets roast while farro simmers; the main care is matching the grain's package timing and cooling warm components before adding delicate leaves.
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Pitfalls to Watch Out For
- Adding very hot farro to arugula wilts the salad before serving and melts the cheese into the dressing.
- Using whole farro with pearled-farro timing leaves the grain firmer than intended.
- Undercooked thick beet wedges stay hard; check their centers rather than relying only on browned edges.
Nutrition Context
- The estimate includes roasted beets, farro, chickpeas, cheese, greens, and measured dressing oil across four meals.
- Farro and chickpeas supply carbohydrate and fiber, while cheese adds dairy protein and richness; sides are additional.
FAQ
Is farro gluten-free?
No. Farro is a wheat grain and needs a different suitable grain for wheat avoidance.
Can I use cooked packaged beets?
Yes. Use plain cooked beets at the same weight; their softer texture differs from roasted wedges.
Does goat cheese contain dairy?
Yes. It is made from milk and is not a dairy-free substitute.
Why keep greens separate?
Warm grain and dressing soften the leaves during storage; separate assembly keeps them fresher.
Can it be eaten cold?
Yes after prompt chilling. Assemble with fresh arugula and cheese near serving.
What sides pair best with this dish?
Good pairings include Cucumber tomato salad; Roasted zucchini; Personally suitable bread. Choose one or two based on how substantial you want the meal to be.