Farro Salad

Name: Farro Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup semi-pearled farro, rinsed; 3 cups water; 2 zucchini, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cups baby arugula; 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic clove, minced; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A hearty Italian grain salad with nutty farro, roasted vegetables, arugula, and Parmesan tossed in a lemon herb dressing. Satisfying and packed with texture.

50 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup semi-pearled farro, rinsed
3 cups water
2 zucchini, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups baby arugula
2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic clove, minced
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

Cook 1 cup rinsed semi-pearled farro in 3 cups water with a pinch of salt: bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain and spread to cool.
2

Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss 2 diced zucchini and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 15-18 minutes until caramelized.
3

Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.
4

In a large bowl, combine cooled farro, roasted vegetables, and 2 cups baby arugula.
5

Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
6

Top with 2 oz shaved Parmesan cheese and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Farro Salad?

As written, 50 minutes: 15 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (30 minutes): "Cook 1 cup rinsed semi-pearled farro in 3 cups water with a pinch of salt: bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 25-30 minutes until tender."

What oven temperature does Farro Salad need?

For Farro Salad, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 18 minutes, in step 2.

Can I make Farro Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Farro Salad is 1 cup semi-pearled farro, rinsed. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Farro Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

Can I make Farro Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Once dressed, the arugula will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Farro Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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