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FARRO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS



Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs image

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 SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS



Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 (recommended: Walla Walla) chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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.

FARRO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS



Farro Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs - Giada De Laurentiis image

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

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