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Grape and Farro Salad with Pepitas

  • Servings:

    Serves 6 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    12 minutes

Ingredients

Grilling grapes adds extra sweetness with a hint of smoky char. Nutty pepitas, tangy vinegar and creamy Cotija cheese round out this unique side dish.
1 cup pearled farro
2 cups water
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
1/2 lb. red grapes, still on the vine
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup roasted salted pepitas
2 oz. Cotija cheese
1/4 (0.66-oz) package chives
Grape and Farro Salad with Pepitas

Directions

Set grill to medium-high. In a multi-cooker or an Instant Pot, combine farro and water. Seal and bring to high pressure. Cook, under pressure, 8 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then switch to quick release. Drain any excess liquid.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine oil, cayenne, salt and pepper. Add grapes and gently toss to coat, keeping grapes on vine. Place grapes on grill and cook until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to cutting board and let cool slightly. Remove grapes from vine and add to large bowl, along with farro, vinegar and pepitas.
Crumble Cotija into bowl and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Chop chives and use as garnish.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, September 2025

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 6
Base Nutrients
Calories 266 kcal (13%)
Calories from Fat 90 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 10 g (15%)
Saturated Fat 3 g (15%)
Cholesterol 10 mg (3%)
Sodium 178 mg (7%)
Total Carbohydrates 38 g (13%)
Dietary Fiber 3 g (12%)
Protein 8 g (13%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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