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Mushroom and Thyme Farro Salad

[heart_this] · Jan 7, 2009 · 59 Comments

Mushroom and Thyme Farro Salad

Lately I have really been enjoying exploring whole grains and one of my favorites so far has been farro. Farro has a really nice chewy texture that goes well in salads and I am always looking for new ways to use it. A while ago I came across a recipe for mushroom and thyme farro salad on Kalyn’s Kitchen that sounded really good and it also included one of my favorite foods of all time, mushrooms. I bookmarked it immediately to try. Since then I have made it no less than three times and I rarely have time to make repeat dishes. As I go I have been tweaking it by adding things like feta and toasted walnuts. I am constantly trying to add green vegetables to my meals and the last time I made this dish I added some steamed spinach with great results. Although I really like to fry mushrooms I was thinking of roasting them the next time that I make this to concentrate even more mushroom flavour into the dish. Maybe some chickpeas would be nice next time as well… I guess that is one of the great things about salads, that you can change them each time to suit your cravings or just so that you can use what you have on hand at the time.

Mushroom and Thyme Farro Salad

Mushroom and Thyme Farro Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (quartered)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (chopped)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup farro (cook as directed)
  • 1/4 cup feta (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (toasted)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or walnut oil)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (chopped)
directions
  1. Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan.
  2. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Add the mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper and saute until the mushrooms are just starting to caramelize, about 10-14 minutes.
  5. Place the mushrooms, farro, feta and walnuts in a large bowl.
  6. Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  8. Garnish with the thyme.
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Food, Main Course, Mushroom, Recipe, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Whole Grains

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Comments

  1. VeggieGirl says

    January 7, 2009 at 1:52 am

    Mmm, mmm, mmm!!!

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  2. elly says

    January 7, 2009 at 1:57 am

    I really like farro and I LOVE mushrooms. This looks great. I would love it with some pine nuts and goat cheese!

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  3. Michelle says

    January 7, 2009 at 2:16 am

    Oh wow, this looks so good and nutritious too! Glad to see you’re off the turkey and cranberry;)

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  4. Mrs Ergül says

    January 7, 2009 at 2:52 am

    This looks like a great salad! Bookmarked!

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  5. Anonymous says

    January 7, 2009 at 3:00 am

    Okay…where does one find “farro”? I’ve never heard of it. I too love mushrooms. This sounds great.

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  6. Elra says

    January 7, 2009 at 3:04 am

    Hi Kevin,
    I never tried Farro, but it does sounds intriguing. Always love mushrooms, and this combination not just healthy, but delicious as well.
    Cheers,
    Elra

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    January 7, 2009 at 3:11 am

    drooling..its awesome.

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  8. We Are Never Full says

    January 7, 2009 at 3:13 am

    wow. that looks really good.

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  9. Hayley says

    January 7, 2009 at 3:20 am

    I can’t wait to try this. I love all of your grain salad recipes, and this one sounds so tasty. I too LOVE mushrooms!

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  10. ttfn300 says

    January 7, 2009 at 3:20 am

    love hearty salads like this 🙂

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  11. Bridgett says

    January 7, 2009 at 3:28 am

    So yummy. Looks rich and delicious!

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  12. Rita says

    January 7, 2009 at 4:08 am

    You had me at mushroom….

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  13. Gretchen Noelle says

    January 7, 2009 at 4:25 am

    That looks really tasty! Perfect for summer here!

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  14. Kalyn says

    January 7, 2009 at 5:00 am

    I love that salad too! So glad you are liking it. Your tweaks sound good too, especially the idea of roasting the mushrooms.

    Reply
  15. Marc @ NoRecipes says

    January 7, 2009 at 5:37 am

    Lookin’ good Kevin. I love farro!

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  16. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    January 7, 2009 at 6:09 am

    I love farro and mushrooms! Your salad looks hyper delicious!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  17. Pam says

    January 7, 2009 at 6:37 am

    I really need to try farro. This looks just delicious Kevin.

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  18. MeetaK says

    January 7, 2009 at 7:32 am

    FArro is something I really enjoy. I love the earthy overtones of this dish!

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  19. Sophie says

    January 7, 2009 at 9:28 am

    I love mushrooms & farro! Looks very good!
    A pity, that i can not eat it right away!

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  20. pigpigscorner says

    January 7, 2009 at 9:40 am

    THe salad looks great! Haven’t had farro before, would love to try it.

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  21. Happy cook says

    January 7, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    Wow the mushroom salade looks so yumm.
    I love the scamp dish form the earlier post too.
    Happy 2009 to you and your loved ones.

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  22. Manggy says

    January 7, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    Oh, roasting the mushrooms sounds like an excellent idea! (Isn’t it always? 😉

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  23. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    January 7, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    What a terrific winter salad! I’m quite partial to mushrooms with thyme, at any time of year. I grow lots of thyme in my herb garden, and then grow it, and freeze it, to have in several different forms throughout the winter.

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  24. Anonymous says

    January 7, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    Mushrooms are one of my favorites and yours look amazing 🙂

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  25. Jenn Sutherland says

    January 7, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    I am drooling! Definitely going to have to put this on the list of things to cook! I love Kalyn’s blog too, she’s got some great stuff!

    Reply
  26. Hallie Fae says

    January 7, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    That looks so good. I’ve not tried farro yet, but I really want to. I just had quinoa a few weeks ago for the first time. This seems like a great recipe to try out.

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  27. lisaiscooking says

    January 7, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    I’m liking everything about this salad!

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  28. Bellini Valli says

    January 7, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    I have yet to try farro Kevin but you are enticing me to give it a try.

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  29. chriesi says

    January 7, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    Uiiii that is lovely! Yummy!

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  30. giz says

    January 7, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    The earthiness of this dish makes it fabulous – for me, it could easily be a whole meal.

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  31. Marie says

    January 7, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    wow Kevin, that looks really good! I am not sure if we can get Farro over here. I have never seen it in my local shop, perhaps in the Burrough Market. I wonder if I could use Ebly. I bought a bazillion boxes of it in a mad moment and now have no idea what to do with it . . .

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  32. Nina Timm says

    January 7, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    I have to start shopping for farro, because this salad is going to be on my table soon. Wow, it looks hearty and earthy!

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  33. Maria says

    January 7, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    I love everything about this salad!

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  34. Fearless Kitchen says

    January 7, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    This looks delicious. I bet it smells wonderful while cooking!

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  35. Jeff says

    January 7, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    I have never ever used farro before. I may have to give it a shot because I am addicted to thyme.

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  36. cindy* says

    January 7, 2009 at 5:47 pm

    yum. i love chewy grains and i love mushrooms. this looks amazing kevin!

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  37. Cheryl says

    January 7, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    Very creative, I have never eaten Farro in my life, sounds like i should try it!

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  38. Yasmeen says

    January 7, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Hearty salad with mushrooms and a unique whole grain Farro .

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  39. [email protected] says

    January 7, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    That looks hearty! I love Farro!

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  40. Katrina says

    January 7, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    This looks really good, Kevin! Well, all your stuff does.

    Reply
  41. Pam says

    January 7, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    How did I miss this on Kalyn’s site! I have been searching for grain side dishes!

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  42. Jan says

    January 7, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    That is a nice looking salad Kevin! But I’ve never heard of farro – I need to get out more I think!

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  43. Karen says

    January 7, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    I like that this isn’t a chilled or cold salad… it seems from reading the recipe that it might be served warm or room temperature. The list of ingredients sound like they go together so well!

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  44. Indonesia-Eats says

    January 7, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Kevin, I think we have the same taste :D. I posted mushroom before and today, I posted Vietnamese salad rolls. I saw you had a Vietnamaese dish on previous post too 🙂

    Thyme and mushroom are great combination.

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  45. Melissa says

    January 7, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    It looks so pretty…And Delicious!!!

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  46. Jennifer says

    January 7, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    I’ve never heard of Farro before, thanks for introducing me to it, I’ll put it on my list of things to try. Does it come in a box? Can you buy it a regular grocery stores??

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  47. Kevin says

    January 7, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    Karen: I enjoyed this salad warm the first time and the leftovers straight from the fridge.

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  48. Sylvia says

    January 7, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    Is close to dinner time and this golden mushrooms are making my mouth watering .

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  49. Debbie says

    January 7, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious!

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  50. MaryBeth says

    January 8, 2009 at 12:36 am

    I have never heard of Farro, what is it? I think my husband would really like this salad, he loves any and all kinds of mushrooms…me not so much.

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  51. miss v says

    January 8, 2009 at 12:42 am

    sounds super-delish!

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  52. Anonymous says

    January 8, 2009 at 11:37 am

    Anyone think this would be good with Israeli cous cous?

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  53. Kevin says

    January 9, 2009 at 2:19 am

    oneshotbeyond: I have seen farro in large grocery stores in the whole grains section. I have also seen it in specialty import stores that carry whole grains or Italian products. I would also imagine that you would be able to find it at health food stores.

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  54. Kevin says

    January 9, 2009 at 2:22 am

    Anonymous: I would think that Israeli couscous would work as well. Israeli couscous has a nice chewy texture like farro though it would not have the flavour. I wonder if you can find whole wheat Israeli couscous?

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  55. Kirby! says

    January 9, 2009 at 4:07 am

    YUMMY!!! This looks really tasty. I have also been getting into discovering unique whole grains lately. I’m on a bulgher kick right now…. man, that makes me sound like a huge dork.

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  56. Maggie says

    January 9, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    The mushrooms look fantastic, you got such great color on them.

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  57. Jeanne says

    January 12, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    Ooooh, I have some farro at home! Mushrooms and thyme were just made for each other, so this looks like the perfect marriage of tastes. Definitely bookmarked!

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  58. Nurit "1 family. friendly. food." says

    February 2, 2009 at 1:27 am

    Hi Kevin!
    I saw your amazing pictures on tastespotting 9and you also visited my blog twice). I’m becoming your fan.
    All the food you make looks amazingly delicious.
    I like to use farro as I have never cooked/ate it before. Roasting the mushrooms sounds like a great idea.
    I made a new year’s resolution to eat more greens this year. I find that adding blanched greens like chard or kale to other dishes really make them wonderful-er. (Like this one: http://www.familyfriendlyfood.com/2009/01/leftovers-creamy-orecchiette-with.html. Sorry, i usually don’t add my links on other people’s blogs, but this time… to make my point…)

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  59. Nurit "1 family. friendly. food." says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:46 am

    I made this salad last night. It turned out super good! I skipped the saute the onion step becuase I served it with… sauteed onions and chicken liver (some people will porbably say “eek” now) – it was the perfect side dish. Although all the food looked brown that night… it was delicious!

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