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Farro Salad

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

ItalianSaladStovetop and OvenVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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. 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. 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. 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. 4

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

  5. 5

    Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.

  6. 6

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

Questions

Can I make Farro Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Farro Salad gluten-free?

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

Can I make Farro Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Farro Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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