Swiss Chard Salad with Blackberry-Clove Vinaigrette

Farro is a healthy ancient wheat-based grain originally from Italy. Its firm chewy texture makes it ideal for salads. Paired with Swiss chard and drizzled with a blackberry vinaigrette, it’s a colorful and hearty salad.
20m
PREP TIME
25m
COOK TIME
183
CALORIES
14
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blackberries, divided
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cloves, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup farro
  • 1 bunch red or rainbow Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves thinly sliced (10 cups)
  • 4 radishes, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced ricotta salata

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 For the Blackberry-Clove Vinaigrette, place 1 cup of the blackberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, chopped red onion, 1/4 teaspoon of the cloves and salt in blender container; cover. Blend on medium speed until blackberries are coarsely chopped. With blender running, add oil in a steady stream until well blended. Set aside.
  • 2 Bring stock, farro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cloves to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until farro is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. Transfer to large bowl to cool.
  • 3 To assemble salad, place 1 cup chard greens on each plate. Top with farro, remaining blackberries, radishes, sliced red onion and ricotta salata. Drizzle with Blackberry-Clove Vinaigrette.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Test Kitchen Tip: Look for farro in the rice and pasta or organic sections of the supermarket. It is rich in fiber and protein.

GET FLAVOR MAKER

Download the Flavor Maker app to discover recipes, plan meals, organize your spice pantry, earn points to redeem on shop.mccormick.com & more!

NUTRITION INFORMATION

(per Serving)

Related Recipes

Reviews

Edit
Shopping List
    Edit
    Shopping List

    Personal List

      Shopping List

      Recipe

      ShoppingList_RecipeName

      View Recipe>>

      Ingredients

        Shopping List
        Go To Meal Planner