Chopped Salad with Medjool Dates, Manchego & Farro
December 15, 2020
My husband had this Chopped Salad with Medjool Dates, Manchego & Farro salad at a restaurant called True Food Kitchen. You can add salmon to the top to make it more of a meal. I am in love with this salad, mainly because it has so many textures. It calls for Marcona almonds, but I used toasted slivered almonds instead.
Farro is a food composed of the grains of certain wheat species. Because it contains more fiber than other popular grains like rice or even quinoa, farro might have even more positive benefits when it comes to digestion and cardiovascular health. It's also exceptionally high in protein for a grain and supplies more than 10 different vitamins and minerals.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Directions
Farro
1Rinse the farro with water.
2Add 1 cup farro to a pot with 3 cups of water.
3Boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
4Cook until the grains are tender and al dente, about 25 minutes. Drain the farro and cool.
Champagne Vinaigrette
1Pulse the champagne vinegar, honey sea salt and freshly ground pepper in a blender or food processor. While the machine running slowly, drizzle in the olive oil and combine until it is emulsified.
Salad Assembly
1Mix the farro, Medjool dates, cranberries, jicama, apple, and Manchego cheese with the champagne vinaigrette. Serve it on a bed of mixed greens. Garnish with Marcona almonds.
Copycat recipe from True Food Kitchens.
6 Reviews
Jonny
February 15, 2026
Absolutely spot on recipe. I’m a complete amateur but this was true to the True Foods salad almost exactly. Thank you
Sharon
September 20, 2023
Thank you for posting!! I also had this salad at True Food Kitchen in Century City, and I’m thrilled that you posted the recipe. It’s delicious and I, too, can’t stop thinking about it,
Melissa
September 2, 2023
Thank you for this! I just had this salad a few days ago and haven’t been able to stop thinking about it… but didn’t feel like driving back to Dallas to have it again. This recipe is PERFECT!!
Shy
March 29, 2023
I can’t wait to add this to my rotating lunch menu!
Shy
March 29, 2023
I can’t wait to da add this to my rotating lunch menu!
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Kathleen
August 4, 2026
Ive been enjoying this delicious salad ever since True Foods opened in
Walnut Creek CA. I love it with salmon and romaine. I never tire of it!
Thank you for sharing this recipe!