Cook The Book: Winter Farro Salad Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: Winter Farro Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup diced carrot; 1 cup diced leek; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme; 4 cups cooked farro (recipe follows); 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; About 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion; 1 small carrot; 1 small stalk celery; 2 cups farro

Servings: persons

1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced leek
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
4 cups cooked farro (recipe follows)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
About 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion
1 small carrot
1 small stalk celery
2 cups farro

1
Blanch the carrot and leek in a large pot of heavily salted water, cooking until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and cool in ice water.
2
Combine the carrot. leek, thyme, and farro in a bowl. Dress with the oil and vinegar to taste. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
To make about 5 cups of cooked farro, heat 2 tablespoons on extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Chop, then add 1 small onion, 1 small carrot, and 1 small stalk of celery. Season with salt and pepper and stir the vegetables to coat them with the oil. Cover the pot and lower the heat. Cook the vegetables until they soften, about 10 minutes.
4
Add 2 cups of farro. Stir to coat it with the oil and vegetables juices. Add enough water to cover by about 1/2 inch. Raise the heat and bring the water to a boil, then adjust the heat so the farro simmers.
5
Cook the farro until it is tender, about 20 minutes, adding more water if the pot looks dry. Remove and discard the aromatic vegetables. Serve warm as you would rice or at room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup diced carrot, 1 cup diced leek, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Winter Farro Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cook The Book: Winter Farro Salad

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