Citrus Herb Farro Radish Bowl (Printable)
Nutty farro with crisp radishes, avocado, fresh herbs and a bright citrus dressing for a light, satisfying bowl.
# 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
# Steps:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine the farro, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the farro is tender. Drain any excess water and allow to cool slightly.
02 - While the farro cooks, thinly slice the radishes, dice the cucumber, slice the avocado, and set aside.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked farro, radishes, cucumber, arugula, parsley, mint, dill, and green onions. Drizzle with the citrus dressing and toss gently to ensure even coating.
05 - Evenly divide the mixture among serving bowls. Garnish each with avocado slices, crumbled feta (if using), and toasted seeds.
06 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes if a colder bowl is preferred.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The citrus dressing is so zippy, it’s like sunshine for your tastebuds—don’t be surprised if you find yourself drizzling it over everything in the fridge.
- This recipe doubles as a fridge cleaner and a crowd-pleaser, making it my not-so-secret way to impress without the stress.
02 -
- The first time I made this, I skipped toasting the seeds—what a missed opportunity for flavor and crunch, so don’t make my mistake.
- Chilling the dressed farro really does help the flavors mingle and the herbs stay perky—worth the extra wait if you have time.
03 -
- If using farro for the first time, taste at the 25-minute mark—overcooked grains lose that lovely chew.
- Whisk the dressing right before adding so the spices and zest haven’t settled, making every drizzle lively and aromatic.