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MEDITERRANEAN FARRO SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND WALNUTS



Mediterranean Farro Salad with Arugula and Walnuts image

Farro salad recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style with peppery arugula, fresh veggies, feta and a good handful of walnuts. It's the perfect weeknight meal and is even better for lunch the next day! You can cook the farro and prepare the dressing ahead of time (see recipe notes).

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dry farro
kosher salt
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes, (halved)
2 green onions, (trimmed and chopped)
1 bell pepper (any color), (cored and chopped)
¾ cup walnut halves/pieces
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
Feta cheese, (to your liking)
5 tablespoons Homemade Greek salad dressing,

Steps:

  • Cook the farro. Bring 3 cups of water, seasoned with kosher salt, to a boil. Add the farro and lower the heat to medium. Simmer for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the kind of farro you are using. The farro will have absorbed the water but use a sieve to fully drain. If you like, spread the farro on a tray or sheet pan and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Make the dressing using this Greek salad dressing recipe.
  • Toss the salad together. In a mixing bowl, combine the farro (still somewhat warm) with the arugula, tomatoes, onions, peppers, walnuts, and fresh herbs. Pour the salad dressing, then toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Finish with a sprinkle of feta cheese to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.2 kcal, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Sodium 20.9 mg, Fiber 6.9 g, Sugar 1.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FARRO, HERB, AND VEGETABLE SALAD



Farro, Herb, and Vegetable Salad image

Combine farro, herbs, and vegetables to make a healthy and delicious salad perfect for entertaining.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (1.1 pound) whole farro (not pearled)
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 English cucumber, trimmed, cut into quarters and chopped
2 medium yellow or red tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Grilled Shrimp with Basil and Lemon, optional

Steps:

  • Place farro in a large bowl and cover with cold water; let soak 30 minutes.
  • Drain farro and place in a large saucepan. Add 8 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover and reduce heat to a simmer; let cook 30 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water; drain again. Transfer to a large bowl and add vinegar, olive oil, cucumber, tomatoes, and cilantro; stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper; serve topped with shrimp, if desired.

CHOPPED SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Blend 1/3 cup feta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon each lemon juice, water and dill, 1 small grated garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste in a mini food processor. Toss with 1 chopped romaine heart, 1 small chopped cucumber, 5 chopped radishes, 1 drained can chickpeas, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 1/3 cup each thawed frozen peas and toasted sliced almonds. Season with salt and pepper.

CHARLIE BIRD'S FARRO SALAD



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There are two essential steps to a stellar farro salad. The first is cooking the farro with enough salt and aromatics so that it delicious before you combine it with the rest of the ingredients. The second is to use very good olive oil in the dressing. This farro salad, from the restaurant Charlie Bird in SoHo, hits both these marks. The chef Ryan Hardy cooks the farro in apple cider seasoned with bay leaves and plenty of salt, which renders it good enough to eat on its own. But it's even better after he adds loads of olive oil, plus pistachio nuts and Parmesan cheese to make it even richer. Then, before serving, he folds in fresh vegetables to brighten it up: juicy tomatoes, radishes, arugula and plenty of herbs. There are many farro salads of this ilk out there. This is one of the best.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, salads and dressings, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup farro
1 cup apple cider
2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
2 bay leaves
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
70 grams Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler (1/2 cup)
70 grams chopped pistachio nuts (1/2 cup)
2 cups arugula leaves
1 cup parsley or basil leaves, torn
1 cup mint leaves
3/4 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced radish
Maldon or other flaky sea salt, for finishing

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring farro, apple cider, salt, bay leaves and 2 cups water to a simmer. Simmer until farro is tender and liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes. If all the liquid evaporates before the farro is done, add a little more water. Let farro cool, then discard bay leaves.
  • In a salad bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Add farro, cheese and pistachio nuts and mix well. This salad base will keep for up to 4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (bring to room temperature before serving). Just before serving, fold in arugula, herbs, tomatoes, radish and flaky salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 398, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

FARRO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS



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Farro is a type of wheat that was an important component of the Roman Empire's diet, but it fell somewhat out of favor when more refined wheat products became plentiful in Italy. You'll still find it on a lot of Italian tables, though, and especially in soups and salads such as this one. Farro is available in Italian markets and gourmet grocery stores, but brown rice or barley could also be used in this recipe.

Yield 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium-sized tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium-size sweet onion (such as Walla Walla), finely chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water and farro. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the farro is almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and simmer until the farro is tender, about 10 minutes longer. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mash the garlic with 1/4 teaspoon of salt to make a paste. Whisk in the vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, then the oil. Add the tomatoes, onion, chives, and parsley to the farro and toss to combine. Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat. Season the salad with more salt and pepper to taste. (The salad can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

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