Green Apple Farro Salad with Gorgonzola and Apple Vinaigrette
Crisp green apple slices, chewy farro, creamy gorgonzola, sweet cranberries, and buttery marcona almonds come together in this fresh, balanced green apple farro salad. Tossed in a light apple vinaigrette, this easy grain salad is perfect for fall, meal prep, or serving as an elevated side for gatherings and everyday meals.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups cooked farro about 1 cup dry
- 4-5 cups romaine + greens (chopped romaine and handfuls of spinach/mixed greens)
- 3 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced (skin on, half-moons) one reserved for dressing, see notes
- ½ cup Marcona Almonds
- ½ cup gorgonzola dolce crumbled, mild
- ¼ cup shallots, thinly sliced
- 2-3 tablespoon dried cranberries, optional
Realest Real Green Apple Vinaigrette 🍏
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil mild
- ¼ cup champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon fresh green apple juice optional, see notes
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Green Apple Farro Salad
- Cook the farro. Prepare farro according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and cool completely.
- Add chopped romaine to a large serving bowl or platter.
- Scatter fresh baby spinach, mixed greens, and cooled farro over the lettuce.
- Arrange green apple slices evenly across the salad.
- Sprinkle with gorgonzola dolce.
- Top with marcona almonds for crunch.
- Drizzle with the Green Apple Vinaigrette just before serving, tossing lightly to coat. A simple store-bought vinaigrette can be used if preferred.
Realest Real Green Apple Vinaigrette 🍏
- Whisk champagne vinegar, Dijon, honey, fresh green apple juice (if using), salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until smooth and glossy.
Notes
To get fresh green apple juice, grate a small piece of apple using a microplane or the small holes of a box grater, then squeeze it in your hand or press through a strainer. You only need a tablespoon or two, so one of the apples you’re already using for the salad is usually enough.
If you prefer to skip this step, simply make the vinaigrette without the apple. It will still be balanced and delicious. A small splash of store-bought apple juice can work in a pinch, but fresh gives the cleanest flavor.
As a side dish, this Green Apple Farro Salad serves 4-6, but as a main course, it will serve about 2-3.
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