Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs

Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs

Giada De Laurentis
4 cups water 10 ounces farro about 1 1/2 cups 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 1 pound tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/2 sweet onion Walla Walla are recommended, chopped 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
  • 1 pound tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 sweet onion (Walla Walla recommended) chopped
  • 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

Cook Farro

  • Combine the water and farro in a medium saucepan.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of salt.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the farro is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain well, and then transfer to a large bowl to cool.

Prepare Salad

  • Add the tomatoes, onion, chives, and parsley to the farro, and toss to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Found online at: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/farro-salad-with-tomatoes-and-herbs-recipe-1941860
 
The salad can be refrigerated overnight.
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