Farro Salad With Vegetables Recipe

Name: Farro Salad With Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cracked farro; 1 lb fresh green beans, sliced into 1 inch lengths; 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 2 bunches green onions, sliced thinly all the way through tops (scallions); 1 cauliflower, cut into tiny florettes; 2 small bunch parsley, chopped finely; 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted; ¼ cup small caper, rinsed; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ cup Cotija cheese or ½ cup pecorino cheese, finely grated

Servings: persons

1 lb cracked farro
1 lb fresh green beans, sliced into 1 inch lengths
1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 bunches green onions, sliced thinly all the way through tops (scallions)
1 cauliflower, cut into tiny florettes
2 small bunch parsley, chopped finely
1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
¼ cup small caper, rinsed
¼ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup Cotija cheese or ½ cup pecorino cheese, finely grated

1
Rinse farro well in several changes of water.
2
Bring to a boil in 8 cups of salted water.
3
Turn heat down to medium low and cook at brisk simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
4
Drain and run cold water over it to stop cooking process.
5
Drain well and turn into very large bowl.This recipe is not for farro that is precooked in any way.
6
Cook cauliflower florettes in salted water until almost tender.
7
Turn into ice water to stop cooking process.
8
Then drain well and add to farro.
9
Cook green beans in salted water until just tender.
10
Turn into ice water to stop cooking process.
11
Then drain well and add to farro.
12
Add green onion, capers, parsley, tomatoes, and pecans to farro.
13
Mix olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic powder together with whisk and pour over farro.
14
Turn salad several times with a large kitchen spoon and taste for seasoning.
15
Add grated cheese and give salad a couple of turns.

609

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1 lb cracked farro, 1 lb fresh green beans, sliced into 1 inch lengths, 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise, 2 bunches green onions, sliced thinly all the way through tops (scallions), and more.

Yes, Farro Salad With Vegetables 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Farro Salad With Vegetables

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Variations & substitutions

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