Farro Salad Recipe

Name: Farro Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup farro; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 0 Balsamic Vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 0 Italian Spices; fresh basil, to taste (optional); 0 garlic cloves; 0 red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1 cup chopped cucumber; 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes; 0 sun dried tomatoes packed in oil; 0 frozen peas; 0 pine nuts; 0 pecorino romano cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

This refreshingly sweet and chewy farro salad is a culinary delight! Perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or potluck contribution. While barley can substitute, farro's unique texture elevates this recipe to another level. Get ready for a burst of fresh flavors in every bite!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 49.4 kcal

Protein 3g

Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Farro Salad

4 cups water
1 cup farro
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
0 Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
0 Italian Spices
fresh basil, to taste (optional)
0 garlic cloves
0 red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
0 sun dried tomatoes packed in oil
0 frozen peas
0 pine nuts
0 pecorino romano cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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How to Make Farro Salad

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon salt.
Add 1 cup farro to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender but still slightly chewy.
While the farro cooks, prepare the dressing in a large bowl. Whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon honey, salt, and pepper to taste.
In a separate large bowl, combine 1 cup chopped cucumber, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
Once the farro is cooked, drain it in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain well.
Add the drained farro to the bowl with the vegetables and feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, and herbs (such as fresh basil) as needed.
Serve immediately or chill for later. The flavors will meld beautifully if chilled for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

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