Pomegranate, Chicken and Farro Salad
Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min. + cooling
Makes
8 servings
Updated: Jan. 09, 2024
Pomegranate, Chicken and Farro Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Total Time
Makes
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked farro, rinsed, or wheat berries
- 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper, optional
- 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Place farro in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Arrange farro, avocados, chicken, apricots, green onions, walnuts, and jalapeno if desired, on a platter. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Serve dressing with salad.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 482 calories, 24g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 23g protein.
