Citric Acid Free Pomegranate & Artichoke Farro Salad with Mint

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

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Citric Acid Free Pomegranate & Artichoke Farro Salad with Mint

This grain salad is a genuinely exciting combination of textures and flavors — chewy farro, juicy pomegranate arils, tender artichoke hearts, and crunchy pistachios all pulled together with bright herbs and a warmly spiced dressing. The cumin and turmeric in the vinaigrette give it an earthy, golden depth that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special than your average grain salad. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, the dressing here relies on fresh lemon juice and zest rather than any processed citric acid additives, keeping the sourness clean and naturally derived. Artichoke hearts packed in water (rather than a marinated brine) are the right call for this kind of diet, and this recipe calls for exactly that. The scallion greens, torn mint, and flat-leaf parsley keep things fresh without leaning on any packaged seasoning blends that might sneak in unwanted additives. A crumble of feta on top is optional but genuinely worth it if you can include it — it adds a creamy, salty finish that rounds everything out beautifully. This one works just as well made ahead and served slightly chilled, making it a smart choice for meal prep or a relaxed weekend lunch.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the farro

1 cup semi-pearled farro, rinsed
2 ½ cups water
½ tsp salt

For the salad

1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
¾ cup pomegranate arils
½ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
⅓ cup dry-roasted pistachios, roughly chopped

For the dressing

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp honey
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

2 oz crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the rinsed farro, water, and ½ tsp salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer, cover, and cook until the farro is tender with a slight chew at the center, about 25–30 minutes. Drain any excess water, spread the farro on a large plate or sheet pan, and let it cool for 10 minutes until no longer steaming.
2
While the farro cools, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, cumin, turmeric, ¼ tsp salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

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