Farro & Fresh Mozzarella Salad With Arugula Walnut Pesto Recipe

Name: Farro & Fresh Mozzarella Salad With Arugula Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the pesto:; 2 cups arugula, washed and dried; 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted; 1 cup Manchego cheese, grated; 1/4 to 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; For the salad; 2 cups cooked farro; 1/2 cup tomatoes, 1/4 inch dice; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped; kosher salt and fresh ground pepper; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced

Servings: persons

For the pesto:
2 cups arugula, washed and dried
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1 cup Manchego cheese, grated
1/4 to 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the salad
2 cups cooked farro
1/2 cup tomatoes, 1/4 inch dice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced

1
With the exception of the olive oil combine all the pesto ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse it a few times to form a paste.
2
With the processor running drizzle in a 1/4 cup of oil and blend. If it seems wet enough do not add more oil but if it seems dry add a teaspoon or two.
3
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
4
In a mixing bowl combine the farro with half the pesto and mix it to combine. Add the tomatoes, pepper flakes, lemon juice, chives, and mozzarella. Toss the salad to combine and taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary or add more pesto if you think it needs it. Serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the pesto:, 2 cups arugula, washed and dried, 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced, 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Farro & Fresh Mozzarella Salad With Arugula Walnut Pesto 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.

Farro & Fresh Mozzarella Salad With Arugula Walnut Pesto

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