Brussels Sprouts and Farro Salad

Name: Brussels Sprouts and Farro Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup dried farro ( I used Bob's Red Mill); 2 cups chicken broth ( used Simple Truth Organic); 6 strips of bacon, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 lb brussels sprouts halved; 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard (I used Private Selection); 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced

February 9, 2022 by Tanya Schroeder · 78 Comments · Last updated: March 18, 2022

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This recipe for Brussels Sprouts and Farro Salad is a unique side dish that is healthy and delicious!

Featuring hearty farro and sauteed Brussels sprouts tossed with a honey mustard dressing.

Making this healthy brussel sprouts side dish is a perfect way to elevate your meal. We love serving it up during the holiday feasts because more veggies never hurt. the farro wheat is a hearty and delicious grain that when added with the brussel sprouts turns into a wonderful warm salad. Your family will LOVE this recipe for Brussels sprouts and farro. It is a simple side dish that is full of flavor and textures. It will appeal to everyone whether they are familiar with farro or not. I think it’s time to go out with the old and in with the new. Let’s shake things up this Thanksgiving and give our tastes buds something new to savor!

Making Brussel Sprout Farro Salad

This recipe for Brussels sprouts and farro comes together very quickly. The farro will take the longest, so get that on the stove first, and then turn your attention to your Brussels sprouts. I used chicken broth to boil my farro, but you could certainly use water or vegetable broth if you prefer. For the sprouts, start off by browning a few slices of bacon. The grease and the salt from the bacon will add so much flavor to your sprouts. Remove your bacon and add your halved Brussels sprouts. Cook these until they begin to soften and caramelize and then toss them with a very simple honey dijon dressing and the farro. So simple!

Ingredients

Dried farro
Chicken broth
Bacon strips
Butter
Brussels sprouts
Salt
Dried thyme

For the dressing, you will need:

White wine vinegar
Coarse grain mustard
Honey
Olive oil
Garlic cloves

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

How to Make Recipe for Brussels Sprouts and Farro Salad

Prepare the farro according to the package directions, using chicken broth in place of the water.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add in the chopped bacon. Cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and then set aside.
In the bacon greased skillet add in the halved brussel sprouts.
Cook the sprouts over medium heat until they just begin to soften and caramelize. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Sprinkle the sprouts with salt and thyme. Stir together to combine.
Remove the sprouts and place them into a bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, olive oil, and garlic.
Pour the dressing over the brussel sprouts.
Add the farro to the bowl of brussel sprouts.
Toss everything together to combine.
Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

Depending on the cut of your bacon you may find that it is easier to cook the bacon as a strip and simply crumble it up after it has been made crispy. This can be an easier process than cutting the bacon into tiny pieces and then cooking them.

FAQs

How to prepare Brussel sprouts

Prepare the Brussels by washing them thoroughly under cool running water. Then transfer to a cutting board where you will cut off the wooden-like bottom end pieces. After that place, the brussel sprouts so that the cut piece is down on the cutting board. Slice in half to reveal all of the layers inside. If your sprouts are large you may want to quarter them so that all of the pieces are more uniform in size.

How long is brussel sprout salad good for?

This dish can be kept stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days. Reheat again before serving.

Can I prepare the farro in advance?

Yes, you can make the farro for this recipe up to 2 days in advance and keep it stored in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to cook simply add it to a pan and saute until warmed through before setting it aside to follow along with the recipe.

If you love sprouts you may also love these other great brussel sprout recipes!

Yield: 6