SHRIMP AND FARRO SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup semi-pearled farro
Water, to cook farro
Salt, for water
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 large bunch watercress, washed well and stemmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Rinse the farro well and cook in a large saucepan of boiling salted water. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add the cooked farro to a bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let cool.
Add the mint, parsley, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup olive oil to a bowl of a small food processor and puree until smooth. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
Toss the cooled shrimp, farro, cannellini beans, watercress, and the dressing all together in a large bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 153 milligrams, Sodium 473 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 3 grams