Spring Farro Bowl with Buttermilk Dressing
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serves 4
 

Ingredients: 

1 cup Bob's Red Mill Farro, rinsed 
1 bunch Early Spring Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper 
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced 
1/2 cup crumbled fetta cheese 
1/4 cup Corn Nuts 
 
For the Dressing: 
3 tbsp lemon juice 
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tsp honey 
1 tsp salt 
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup buttermilk 
1/4 cup minced dill 
1/4 cup minced cilantro 
1/4 cup scallions
 
Directions
Preheat oven to 425˚F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.  
 

To cook the farro, add drained farro to a medium-sized pot with a lid and cover with 3 cups of water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until tender.  If any water remains, drain and place in a large bowl 

 
While Farro is cooking, combine asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet and mix to combine.  Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes or until deeply golden brown. 
 
To make salad dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil and honey until emulsified.  Add salt, pepper & buttermilk and stir to combine.  Mix in herbs. 
 
To assemble - top farro with roasted asparagus, raw shaved fennel, feta cheese and corn nuts - add enough dressing to coat and toss.  Serve immediately. 
 
 
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Bob's Red Mill.