Farro Salad with Squid and Chorizo Recipe

Name: Farro Salad with Squid and Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup farro; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 2 ounces dry chorizo, skinned and sliced 1/4 inch thick (1/2 cup); 3/4 pound cleaned squid bodies cut into 1/4-inch rings, large tentacles halved; Salt; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped marjoram; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup farro
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 ounces dry chorizo, skinned and sliced 1/4 inch thick (1/2 cup)
3/4 pound cleaned squid bodies cut into 1/4-inch rings, large tentacles halved
Salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped marjoram
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Freshly ground pepper

1
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
2
Add the farro, cover and simmer over low heat until the farro is al dente, about 45 minutes.
3
Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
4
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
5
Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the chorizo and cook until sizzling, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the squid and cook, stirring, until just white throughout, about 2 minutes.
8
Season with salt.
9
Add the squid to the farro along with the cherry tomatoes, parsley, marjoram, vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
10
Season with salt and pepper, toss well and serve right away.

153

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup farro, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small red onion, finely chopped, 2 ounces dry chorizo, skinned and sliced 1/4 inch thick (1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Farro Salad with Squid and Chorizo falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Farro Salad with Squid and Chorizo

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Variations & substitutions

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