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Best Tomato Farro Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring farro, ripe tomatoes, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup farro rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber diced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Farro
  1. In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the farro and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain any excess water and let the farro cool.
Prepare the Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will deepen as it sits.

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