Best Cucumber Buffalo Mozzarella And Farro Salad Recipes

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TOMATO-CUCUMBER MOZZARELLA SALAD



Tomato-Cucumber Mozzarella Salad image

I used fresh mozzarella for the first time last year and loved it. I wanted to incorporate it into as many dishes as possible and came up with this tomato cucumber basil salad. It has quickly become a mainstay at my house. -Jennifer Klann, Corbett, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
12 pitted Greek olives, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, onions, olives, parsley and basil. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegars, sugar, salt, oregano and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Just before serving, toss in cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FARRO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND YOGURT-DILL DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Farro Salad With Cucumber And Yogurt-Dill Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: uncooked farro, english cucumber, salt, plum tomatoes, scallions, fresh parsley, greek yogurt, lemon, olive oil, pepper, fresh parsley, fresh dill

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups uncooked farro
1 english cucumber, seeded and chopped
salt, to taste
3 plum tomatoes
½ cup scallions, chopped
fresh parsley, minced, for garnish
¾ cup greek yogurt
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced

Steps:

  • Rinse the farro and add it to a medium saucepan. Add water until the farro is covered. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, until the farro is tender
  • While the farro cooks, seed and chop the cucumber. Add it to a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse the cucumbers in cold water and drain well.
  • Dice the tomatoes.
  • Make the dressing: Add the yogurt, lemon juice, oil, pepper, parsley, and dill to a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add the farro, cucumbers, tomatoes, and scallions to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 21 grams

CORN AND FARRO SALAD



Corn and Farro Salad image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ears corn, shucked
5 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons capers, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus 2 tablespoon parsley leaves
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 cups cooked farro
4 ounces smoked mozzarella, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1 small cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
1 avocado, peeled and cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Drizzle the corn with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Add the corn to the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until the corn starts to char, 6 to 8 minutes. Set the corn aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil with the capers, chopped parsley, vinegar and mustard. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the farro, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives and cucumber and toss to coat with the dressing. Cut the corn kernels from the cob. Fold the corn and avocado into the farro mixture. Sprinkle with the parsley leaves. Serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.

CAPRESE FARRO SALAD



Caprese Farro Salad image

A cool and tasty side dish! Farro is mixed with the classic caprese flavors or basil, mozzarella, and tomato before being tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup farro, rinsed
3 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
1 cup red cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup basil chiffonade (thinly sliced fresh basil leaves)
½ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Mix farro and Swanson® Chicken Broth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; allow to cool completely.
  • Transfer cooled farro to a bowl. Stir in tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, almonds, and sliced onion. Add vinaigrette and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 516.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CUCUMBER, BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, AND FARRO SALAD



Cucumber, Buffalo Mozzarella, and Farro Salad image

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Salad     Side     Easter     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Mozzarella     Cucumber     Spring     Potluck     Lettuce     Lemon Juice     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup farro
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 to 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella (preferably buffalo mozzarella)
1 seedless cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced diagonally
1 ounce mâche or other soft lettuce, leaves torn if large (about 4 cups)
Small handful of basil leaves, torn if large

Steps:

  • Cook farro in 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Spread on a plate and cool completely.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Stir 2 tablespoon dressing into cooled farro.
  • Slice mozzarella, then arrange over cucumber slices on plates and top with mâche and basil. Drizzle salads with remaining dressing and sprinkle with farro.
  • What to drink:
  • Marimar Estate Don Miguel Vineyard '06

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