Best Farro And Watermelon Salad Recipes
FARRO AND WATERMELON SALAD
If the farro is already cooked, this recipe takes all of 5 minutes to put together. Other grains, like quinoa or even rice, can be substituted.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, salads and dressings
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine 3 cups cubed watermelon, 4 cups cooked and cooled farro (or wheat berries), 1 small red onion, 1/3 cup crumbled ricotta salata and chopped fresh parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 312, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 14 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
FARRO AND TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add farro and reduce heat, cover, and simmer until farro is tender and liquid has been absorbed, up to 40 minutes.
- Fold cooked farro, great northern beans, cherry tomatoes, parsley, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together gently in a bowl and stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 127.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
ARTICHOKE AND OLIVE FARRO SALAD
Farro, a nutty Italian grain with a chewy texture, is an excellent candidate for a savory, herb-flecked pantry salad that travels well. The grain is not intimidated by bold flavors: Tangy oil-marinated artichokes, briny kalamata olives, feta and crisp red onion take wholesome farro by the hand and lead it straight to the dance floor. Cook times vary depending on the type of farro. Quick-cooking, pearled or semi-pearled all work well, but hulled is not recommended here, as it would need soaking and takes a long time to cook. Don't be shy with the oil and vinegar: The farro absorbs them the longer it sits. If farro is not available, you can use orzo (see Tip), or other hearty grains like barley, wheat berries or freekeh.
Provided by Naz Deravian
Categories dinner, lunch, grains and rice, salads and dressings, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set aside a sheet pan or a large plate. Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the farro and give it a stir. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook according to package instructions, skimming off any foam that rises, until the grains are tender and plump. Depending on the type of farro used, this can take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes. Drain the farro and transfer to the sheet pan or plate; spread out and cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. (If the farro is left to cool in the strainer, it will keep cooking, take longer to cool and turn mushy.)
- Transfer the farro to a medium mixing bowl. Add the vinegar, oil and ½ teaspoon salt, and stir to combine. Add the olives, artichoke, feta, dill, red onion and chives, and season with black pepper to taste. Stir and taste. Add more salt, vinegar and oil, as needed.
- Serve right away or store in the fridge for up to 2 days. The farro will absorb the vinegar and oil the longer it sits. Adjust seasoning, vinegar and oil before serving.
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