Best Farro Salad With Tomatoes And Herbs Giada De Laurentiis Recipes

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FARRO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS



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Featured on Giada De Laurentiis' FoodTV show, "Everyday Italian." Farro is similar to wheat berries.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups water
10 ounces cracked farro (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb fresh tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the water, farro, and salt, then turn heat to high and bring it all to a boil.
  • When it has come to a boil, reduce the temperature to medium low, cover, and let simmer until the farro is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, drain mixture well, then pour it all into a large ceramic or porcelain bowl and set aside to let cool.
  • When cooled, add the chopped tomatoes, onion, chives, and parsley, tossing to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the garlic, vinegar, pepper, and olive oil, and whisk well until incorporated to make the dressing.
  • Combine the dressing with the farro mixture, tossing it to coat well; season to taste with salt.
  • Note: this salad can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator- Giada suggests serving it at room temperature, so just make sure to take it out of the fridge an hour before serving, or taste it cold to see if you like it that way, too; also, a few sliced black and/or green olives can be a nice addition.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 787, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 1

WW FARRO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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This recipe came in one of my Weight Watchers flyers and once I was able to find the Farro I gave it a try. I enjoy healthy grains and is a protein rich grain with a nutty flavor, slightly chewy. And only 3 smart points per serving

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Grains

Time 42m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup uncooked pearled cracked farro
1/2 teaspoon salt, for cooking farro
3 cups water
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons red onions, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine farro, salt and water in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered until farro is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Drain well and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, parsley, onion, vinegar, oil and salt.
  • Add farro to tomato mixture and toss to coat.
  • Cover and chill at least 30 minutes for flavors to blend.
  • Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 251.5, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 0.6

FARRO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS



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Farro is a type of wheat that was an important component of the Roman Empire's diet, but it fell somewhat out of favor when more refined wheat products became plentiful in Italy. You'll still find it on a lot of Italian tables, though, and especially in soups and salads such as this one. Farro is available in Italian markets and gourmet grocery stores, but brown rice or barley could also be used in this recipe.

Yield 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium-sized tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium-size sweet onion (such as Walla Walla), finely chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water and farro. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the farro is almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and simmer until the farro is tender, about 10 minutes longer. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mash the garlic with 1/4 teaspoon of salt to make a paste. Whisk in the vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, then the oil. Add the tomatoes, onion, chives, and parsley to the farro and toss to combine. Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat. Season the salad with more salt and pepper to taste. (The salad can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

FARRO AND KALE SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, diced
1 cup farro, rinsed
2 sprigs oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Juice of 1 large lemon
Juice of 1 orange
1 small bunch Tuscan kale, stemmed and finely shredded
1/2 cup dried cherries or 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • Put the walnuts in a small, heavy-bottomed skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely on a small baking sheet.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the shallot and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the shallots have softened and are fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the farro and toast in the olive oil, stirring often, for about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in 2 cups water, the oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the farro is cooked through and tender, about 25 minutes. Remove the oregano sprigs, drain the farro, and set aside.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the warm farro and toss to coat. Add the kale, cherries, cucumber and walnuts and toss to combine. Crumble in the goat cheese, toss gently just to mix and serve.

FARRO WITH CHEESE AND HERBS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter, for baking dish
1 pound farro
8 cups water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 cups (8 ounces) grated extra-sharp Cheddar
2 cups (8 ounces) grated mozzarella
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (about 5 ounces) 1/2-inch thick slices multi-grain or whole-grain bread, preferably 1 day old, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Set aside.
  • Farro: In a large stockpot, bring the farro, water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer until the farro is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Filling: In a large bowl mix together the cheeses, milk, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked farro and stir until coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Topping: Arrange the bread pieces on top of the farro mixture and drizzle liberally with olive oil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until the topping is golden. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.

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