Italian Farro Salad Recipes

Steps:

• In Dutch oven, heat Farro ingredients to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until farro is tender; drain and place in large heatproof bowl. Stir occasionally, and allow to cool to almost room temperature, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix Dressing ingredients; refrigerate while making salad.
• Toss Salad ingredients in bowl of farro. Toss with Dressing.

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• The salad can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Steps:

• In a pot with the hot water seasoned with salt, add farro. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl stir together dressing ingredients.
• Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss.
• When farro is tender, remove from heat; rinse in cool water and drain. Add drained farro to salad ingredients.
• Tasty as is or chill and let flavors come together.
• Season with additional herbs, salt and pepper if needed.
• Garnish with fresh basil.