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Italian Farro Salad Recipe

Urvashee Patel
Italian farro salad is packed full of nutrients and colorful veggies. It makes a delicious side dish or lunch bowl.
4 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 260 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSodium: 612mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
Keyword Boiled, Easy, Easy Lunches, Farro, Italian, Salads, Side Dishes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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