Roasted Salmon with Green Bean Farro Salad

A Quick, Nutritious Dinner

This super speedy dinner of roasted salmon with green bean farro salad is a recipe that comes together fast but doesn’t lack on flavor or nutrients. It’s packed full of vegetables, herbs, tangy dressing, and feta cheese. All topped with a simple, roasted salmon filet for protein and healthy fats.  It’s a dinner recipe I know my family will turn to over and over again!

The Supplies

Ingredients

To make this roasted salmon with green bean farro salad recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Salmon filet
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Garlic powder
• Apple cider vinegar
• Dijon mustard
• Lemon juice
• Red pepper flakes
• Green beans
• Baby spinach
• Fresh parsley
• Green onions
• Quick cook farro
• Feta cheese
• Cherry tomatoes
• Honey

For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

In order to make this quick salmon with green bean farro salad, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:

• Small baking sheet
• Measuring spoons
• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups
• Whisk
• Cutting board and chef’s knife

Frequent Recipe Questions

Can I make this recipe in advance?

• A: Absolutely! This recipe is a great option to make in advance. Prepare the recipe as instructed and refrigerate the portions for up to 4 days. Reheat the leftovers in the microwave until warm before enjoying. 

What can I substitute the farro with to make this recipe gluten-free?

• A: For a similar consistency, substitute the farrow with buckwheat or brown rice to make this recipe gluten-free.

Can I substitute with dried herbs?

• A: For this recipe, I would not recommend substituting with dried herbs. The fresh herbs lend flavor and texture to the farro salad.

Recipe Details

Roast the Salmon

To get this recipe started, you’ll first roast the salmon. Place a large filet of salmon onto a small backing sheet and drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top. Season the filet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before place the baking sheet in the oven. 

Roast the salmon for about 15 minutes, until it’s cooked through in the center. At the point, also make sure your farro is boiling according to the package directions and the green beans are steamed.

Make the Green Bean Farro Salad

While the salmon is roasting in the oven, make the green bean farro salad. The first step in making the salad is to whisk the dressing. Add a drizzle of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, and lemon juice to a large mixing bowl. Season the dressing with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes then use a whisk to bring the ingredients together. 

To the large mixing bowl, add the green beans, baby spinach, fresh parsley, green onions, and drained farro. Toss to coat the farro and veggies in the dressing, letting the heat from the farro wilt the spinach.

Add the feta cheese and halved cherry tomatoes to the farro salad and toss once more to bring everything together.

Finish the Dish and Enjoy

To serve this dinner, divide the green bean farro salad into equal portions. Slice the roasted salmon into individual portions, cutting across the grain of the filet. Arrange each piece of salmon on top of the farro salad. Drizzle a little honey over the top of each piece of salmon and garnish each plate with an additional crumble of feta cheese.

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Roasted Salmon with Green Bean Farro Salad

Author: Laura Wilkins Cooking Method: Roasted, Simmered Cuisine: American Courses: Main Course

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 25 mins

Cooking Temp: 425  F Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

N Nut Free

Description

A speedy dinner recipe of roasted salmon with green bean farro salad, packed full of vegetables, herbs, tangy dressing, and feta cheese.

Ingredients

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Roasted Salmon

• 1 pound salmon filet
• ¹⁄₂ tablespoon olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper

Green Bean Farro Salad

• ¹⁄₄ cup high quality olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes, to taste
• ³⁄₄ pound green beans, steamed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• ¹⁄₂ cup chopped baby spinach
• ¹⁄₃ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 green onions, stems removed and thinly sliced
• 8 ounces quick cook farro, prepared according to the package directions
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, plus more for garnish
• ¹⁄₂ pound cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
• Honey, for finishing

Instructions

Roast the Salmon Filet

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and set out a small sheet tray.

2. Place the salmon filet on the sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil. Season the salmon filet with the salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Roast the salmon for 15 minutes, until cooked through in the center. 

Prepare the Green Bean Farro Salad

1. In a large mixing bowl, drizzle in the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk the dressing until the oil is fully integrated with the rest of the ingredients. 

2. Add the steamed green beans, chopped baby spinach, chopped parsley, green onions, and prepared farro to the mixing bowl. Toss to coat the farro and vegetables in the dressing, letting the heat from the farro wilt the spinach slightly.

3. Crumble in the feta cheese and add the halved cherry tomatoes to the salad. Toss once more to incorporate the feta and tomatoes into the salad.

Serve and Enjoy

1. Divide the green bean farro salad among bowls. 

2. Slice the roasted salmon into equal portions, cutting across the grain of the filet. Place each piece of salmon on top of the portions of farro salad. Drizzle a bit of honey over the top of each salmon filet. Garnish each portion with an additional crumble of feta cheese, to taste, and enjoy!