Farro, a versatile wheat grain, is similar to barley or wheat berries, and it can be an excellent addition to salads or soups. Also, farro doesn’t become mushy like rice does, so it’s a great choice for many preparations.
This farro salad is an easy preparation. The balsamic vinegar and garlic dressing flavors the farro and chopped vegetables beautifully. Combining bacon, diced tomatoes, parsley, and red and green onions adds color, texture, and flavor. Feel free to leave the bacon out or substitute it with faux bacon. Serve the salad on romaine leaves, salad greens, or pea shoots.
Farro Salad
Chewy farro makes a fantastic salad, with tomatoes and a garlicky balsamic dressing adding zesty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Grains, Salads
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, farro, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Place the pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the farro is tender. Drain thoroughly and then transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- In a serving bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red and green onion, bacon, and parsley. Add the cooled farro with the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to blend ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the balsamic vinegar, garlic, and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the farro and vegetables and then stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator about 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve the salad over mixed salad greens, arugula, or pea shoots.
