Italian Farro Salad Recipe
Italian farro salad is packed full of nutrients and colorful veggies. It makes a delicious side dish or lunch bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Farro
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Diced Onion
- 1/4 cup Chopped Bell Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Italian Parsley
- 2 tablespoons Finely Chopped Basil
- 5 ounces Fresh Mozzarella cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse and drain the farro.
- Add 3 cups of water to a large pot along with the farro. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce it to medium-low heat and simmer until tender. About 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the farro and set it aside to cool.
- Whisk together the garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
- Combine the tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, parsley, and basil with the farro.
- Mix in the dressing and then mix in the cheese.
- Serve the salad at room temperature.
Notes
- I used Italian pearled farro. Refer to your package’s cooking directions if you use a different type.
Dijon mustard helps to emulsify the vinegar and oil. You can leave it out, if you do not have it.