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Cracked Farro and Broccoli Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cracked Farro and Broccoli Salad
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
A crunchy, salty salad that proves (once again!) that it’s worth having a mandoline slicer.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup semi-pearled farro
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3 drained oil-packed anchovy fillets
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled, divided
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 head of broccoli, stem peeled and trimmed, very thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
  • 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced, rinsed, patted dry
  • 1 Persian cucumber, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 Fresno chiles, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 5 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces young Pecorino, shaved

Instructions

  1. Pulse farro in a food processor until about half of the grains are cracked, about 1 minute. Cook farro in a medium pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 10 –15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Spread out on a plate and chill.
  2. Meanwhile, blend egg yolk, anchovies, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and 1 garlic clove in a blender to combine. With motor running, gradually stream in vegetable oil and 4 Tbsp. olive oil and blend until dressing is emulsified and creamy, then add oregano. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  3. Toss broccoli and remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large bowl. Finely grate remaining garlic clove; toss with broccoli. Let sit 15 minutes to let broccoli soften. Add onion, cucumber, chiles, sun-dried tomatoes, and cooled farro. Drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper and add more dressing, if desired. Add mint and toss again.
  4. Serve salad topped with radishes and Pecorino.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Lemon.

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