Mediterranean Farro Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Farro Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon; 8 ounces green beans, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup pitted black olives; 1 medium red pepper, cut into thin strips (about 4 ounces or 1 cup); 3 ounces Parmesan, crumbled (about 3/4 cup); 1 small bunch chives, snipped (about 1/4 cup); 1/4 cup sherry vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
8 ounces green beans, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1 medium red pepper, cut into thin strips (about 4 ounces or 1 cup)
3 ounces Parmesan, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1 small bunch chives, snipped (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with the 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 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and simmer until the farro is tender, about 10 minutes longer.
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Drain well.
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Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
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Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the green beans and stir.
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Cook for 2 minutes.
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Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 2 minutes.
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Drain the green beans.
12
Once the farro has cooled add the green beans, olives, red pepper, Parmesan, and chives.
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Stir to combine.
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In a small bowl mix together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, mustard, pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Stir to combine.
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Pour the sherry vinaigrette over the farro salad.
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Toss to combine and serve.
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SERVINGS: 4 (SIDE); Calories: 334; Total Fat 15 grams; Saturated Fat: 3.5 grams; Protein: 13 grams; Total carbohydrates: 38 grams; Sugar: 5 grams Fiber: 7 grams; Cholesterol: 13 milligrams; Sodium: 888 milligrams

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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: 10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups), 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon, 8 ounces green beans, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups), 1/2 cup pitted black olives, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Farro Salad 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.

Mediterranean Farro Salad

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