Hot Smoked Salmon Farro Salad

Hot smoked salmon is flaked into cooked farro, asparagus, and red onion before being tossed with homemade pesto. This smoked salmon bowl serves 4 generous lunch portions or 8 to 10 as a side dish.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 444 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - farro
½ - red onion
1 lb - asparagus
1 tbsp - olive oil
12 ounces - hot smoked salmon
1 - lemon
¾ cup - dairy-free pesto, or pesto of your choice
½ tsp - kosher salt
¼ tsp - black pepper
¼ cup - pine nuts

Instructions

Cook the farro according to package directions. Drain, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
While the farro cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked, but still tender and bright green.
In a large bowl, combine the farro with the sautéed asparagus and onion. Add the dairy-free pesto, lemon zest and juice. Toss to coat evenly.
Gently fold in the flaked smoked salmon, taking care not to break it up too much. Serve warm or chilled with toasted pine nuts sprinkled on top.

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