Farro Salad Fennel Oranges Almonds (Printable Version)

Nutty farro meets crisp fennel and juicy oranges in this vibrant Mediterranean bowl with toasted almonds and zesty dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup (180 g) farro
02 - 3 cups (720 ml) water
03 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables & Fruit

04 - 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish
05 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cups (60 g) mixed salad greens

→ Nuts & Seeds

08 - ½ cup (50 g) sliced almonds, toasted

→ Vinaigrette

09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
11 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - ½ teaspoon honey
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse farro under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine farro, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
02 - While farro cooks, toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine cooled farro, fennel, orange segments, red onion, and mixed salad greens. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
05 - Sprinkle toasted almonds and reserved fennel fronds over the top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually keeps you full, thanks to the nutty farro and almonds working together in a way that feels almost decadent.
  • The flavors improve slightly as it sits, making it perfect for meal prep or bringing to a gathering without stress.
  • You can throw it together in under an hour and feel like you've done something genuinely good for yourself.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step for the farro—a warm grain salad becomes mushy, but room temperature farro stays structured and absorbs the vinaigrette without falling apart.
  • If you make this ahead, keep the almonds separate and add them just before serving, otherwise they lose their crunch and become chewy.
03 -
  • Make the vinaigrette while the farro cooks so everything comes together at once and you're not standing around doing prep at the end.
  • Toast your own almonds rather than buying pre-toasted—the difference in flavor is enormous and it takes practically no time.
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