Farro is an ancient wheat that contains more nutrients than modern wheat. It can be used in a variety of dishes, such as this Mediterranean style salad.
Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero
Cook Times
Active Prep5
Hands-On Cook10
Hands-Off Cook5
Passive0
Total Time20 minutesminutes
Recipe Serving Size10x 1 cup each
Cooking Tools Required
Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Saucepan, Sharp Knives, Top Stove, Whisk
Ingredients
8cupwater
20ouncepearled farro
1tablespoonKosher salt
2poundtomatomedium dice
1cupred onionsmall dice
2tablespoonfresh oreganochopped
½cupItalian parsleychopped
For the vinaigrette:
2clovegarlic
¼cupbalsamic vinegar
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
⅓cupextra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Combine the water and farro in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over high heat then add salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the farro is tender, about 20 minutes.
Pour farro into a colander and rinse with cold water, drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add the tomatoes, onion, oregano, and parsley to the bowl, tossing to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add some of the vinaigrette to the salad and toss, adjusting to suit taste.