Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs Recipe

Name: Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium-sized tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 medium-size sweet onion (such as Walla Walla), finely chopped; 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium-sized tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium-size sweet onion (such as Walla Walla), finely chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water and farro.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the farro is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Add 2 teaspoons of salt and simmer until the farro is tender, about 10 minutes longer.
5
Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
6
In a medium bowl, mash the garlic with 1/4 teaspoon of salt to make a paste.
7
Whisk in the vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, then the oil.
8
Add the tomatoes, onion, chives, and parsley to the farro and toss to combine.
9
Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat.
10
Season the salad with more salt and pepper to taste.
11
(The salad can be made 1 day ahead.
12
Cover and refrigerate.
13
Bring to room temperature before serving.)

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups), 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs 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 Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs

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