Not too long ago I did a grilled asparagus and halloumi salad and I particularly enjoyed the combo and I wanted to use it again. I often like to do salads that have a base of a whole grain, a bean and a seasonal ingredient and this time I was thinking that a whole grain salad with the grilled asparagus and halloumi would be the perfect fit. It had been a while since I last used farro so I decided to go with that for the whole grain and chickpeas seemed like the natural fit. I always like to include a fresh herb and I was thinking that a combination of dill and mint would hit the spot. Next up was the dressing and I was thinking that a honey dijon vinaigrette would help keep things nice and bright and summery.
Asparagus, Halloumi and Chickpea Farro Salad
A summery whole grain salad with asparagus, grilled halloumi, chickpeas, a bunch of fresh herbs and a lemony vinaigrette.
ingredients
- 1 cup farro
- 4 ounces halloumi, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 pound asparagus, blanched and cut into small pieces
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked beans, from 1/2 cup dry)
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey dijon vinaigrette
directions
- Cook the farro as directed on the package.
- Brush the grill (or grill pan) with oil and heat to medium-high heat.
- Grill the halloumi cheese until golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side, let cool and dice.
- Mix everything and enjoy.
janet @ the taste space says
July 10, 2011 at 9:52 amI am loving this grain bowl, Kevin! Still enjoying the asparagus as well.. it may come later here, but it stays longer, too! 🙂
Joanne says
July 10, 2011 at 10:34 amI always love your bean and grain salads, and this one is no exception! A great pairing of flavors!
bellini says
July 10, 2011 at 11:47 amIt sounds so healthy as well kevin!!
Kalyn says
July 10, 2011 at 1:55 pmSounds like a great salad combination!
Bev Weidner says
July 10, 2011 at 2:00 pmI've actually never had halloumi. I even had to double check the spelling just now.
Looks awesome!
Food Glorious Food! says
July 10, 2011 at 3:07 pmLove this wonderful salad… as good as a complete meal. Thanks for sharing
Laura says
July 10, 2011 at 3:54 pmThis looks amazing and perfectly light for summer. I love how you use seasonal ingredients–I'm in love with asparagus and always looking for new recipes to throw it into.
Dmarie says
July 10, 2011 at 7:31 pmgorgeous! every dish presented here is just gorgeous. can't wait to try something! thank you!
miri leigh says
July 10, 2011 at 7:59 pmThis is such a beautiful healthy dish. I will make this soon!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Emilia says
July 10, 2011 at 10:16 pmThis looks absolutely amazing! I love the combinations of all these flavors together, the use of farro sounds particularly interesting.
Monika says
July 11, 2011 at 12:05 amLooks amazing! Where do you buy your farro in Toronto? I've had a bit of trouble finding it…
Emily Suess says
July 11, 2011 at 12:29 amAsparagus is my favorite green veggie! Will have to try out this recipe for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous says
July 11, 2011 at 10:48 amGreat dinner idea! Yum.
Michelle says
July 11, 2011 at 12:42 pmDiced halloumi in a salad! Brilliant! This looks and sounds absolutely delicious, I can't stop thinking of ways to incorporate halloumi into salads now.
Kazia Jankowski says
July 11, 2011 at 4:49 pmThis looks delicious! You chose a great combination of ingredients.
Claire M. says
July 12, 2011 at 12:44 amThanks for sharing the ingredients! I might try to cook this later.
Cynthia says
July 12, 2011 at 2:14 amKevin, your blogs is a feast for the eyes and the palette.
Divya Vikram says
July 12, 2011 at 5:35 amHavent tried farro in salads. Looks like a delicious summer salad.
busymommy says
July 12, 2011 at 11:49 pmThis looked so good, but I couldn't find halloumi or farro. 🙁 So because of my market limitations, I used mozzarella (just chunked) instead of halloumi and a wild brown rice mix instead of farro. I have to say, it was still a delicious mix and…the lemon dressing was AMAZING!!! This was sooo tasty!! Thanks, thanks, thanks!!
Jamie says
July 13, 2011 at 8:13 amEverything about this dish is fabulous right down to the honey-dijon dressing which I love yet almost never think to make. Now I am!
Kevin says
July 13, 2011 at 8:34 amMonika: I usually get the farro from in a small shop in the lower level of the Saint Lawrence Market.
TheIronYou says
July 13, 2011 at 10:35 pmKevin,
Your blog is unbelievable, I love almost all of the recipes.
I just tried this farro salad and it's delicious.
Congrats!
Peace
Mike
Paper cup machine coimbatore says
July 16, 2011 at 10:24 amIts really a great combination & so healthy as well. Thanks
EJW says
May 29, 2015 at 5:20 pmThis is my husband's favorite meal of all time. I bring it to parties and people are blown away.
kevin says
May 29, 2015 at 7:42 pmEJW: I'm glad that you and your husband enjoy it!