Farro Salad

Diana Rattray

Chewy farro makes a fantastic salad, with tomatoes and a garlicky balsamic dressing adding zesty flavor.

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Servings servings

Calories 374

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Course Grains, Salads

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups farro, uncooked, about 10 ounces
4 cups water
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 fresh tomatoes, cored, seeds removed, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
6 strips bacon, cooked, drained on paper towels, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Dressing

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
kosher salt, to taste
salad greens for serving

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 936mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword balsamic dressing, farro salad, garlic, grain salad, tomatoes