New Recipes Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs - ★Cooking Recipes★

This great Italian side dish would be great with some burgers or steaks at your summer barbecue.
Directions for: Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs

Ingredients

4 cups water

10 oz farro (about 1 1/2 cups)

2 tsp salt, plus more to taste

1 lb(s) tomatoes, seeded and chopped

sweet onion, chopped (recommended: Walla Walla)

cup snipped fresh chives

cup finely chopped Italian parsley leaves

1 clove garlic, minced

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Freshly ground black pepper

cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Combine the water and farro in a medium saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the farro is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well, and then transfer to a large bowl to cool.

2. Add the tomatoes, onion, chives, and parsley to the farro, and toss to combine.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat.

4. The salad can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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