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: 1 1/4 pounds farro (about 3 cups); 2 quarts water; Salt; 2 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper; 1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 medium sweet onion, such as Walla Walla, finely chopped; 1/2 cup snipped chives; 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds farro (about 3 cups)
2 quarts water
Salt
2 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium sweet onion, such as Walla Walla, finely chopped
1/2 cup snipped chives
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
In a large saucepan, cover the farro with the water and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until barely tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Add 1 tablespoon of salt and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes longer.
4
Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
5
In a medium bowl, mash the garlic with a pinch of salt until it becomes a puree.
6
Whisk in the balsamic vinegar and then the olive oil.
7
Season the dressing with pepper.
8
Add the tomatoes, onion, chives and parsley to the farro and toss.
9
Add the dressing to the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss, then 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds farro (about 3 cups), 2 quarts water, Salt, 2 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped, 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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