Farro with Pistachios, Mixed Herbs, and Golden Raisins

A vibrant and nutritious grain salad featuring chewy farro, crunchy pistachios, fresh herbs, and sweet golden raisins, all tossed in a bright lemon-ginger vinaigrette.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups farro
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup pistachios
  • teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • cup grapeseed oil
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 whole serrano chile
  • 1 cup mixed herbs
  • cup golden raisins

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Rinse farro under cold water. Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water, skimming surface occasionally, until tender, 20-25 minutes.

    25 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, toast pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger, sugar, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually add oil. Whisk until emulsified; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Drain farro and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and add chile, herbs, raisins, and pistachios; toss to combine. Drizzle with vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Farro can be cooked 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.