FARRO SALAD WITH PEAS, FAVAS, ARUGULA AND TOMATOES

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Tomato     Side     High Fiber     Arugula     Pea     Spring     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups water
2 cups farro or wheat berries*
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup shelled fresh fava beans** or frozen baby lima beans
1 cup shelled fresh peas or frozen peas
2 cups fresh arugula leaves, halved
3 plum tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
Additional arugula leaves

Steps:

  • Combine 6 cups water and farro in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover partially; simmer until farro is tender, about 20 minutes (about 45 minutes for wheat berries). Drain well.
  • Whisk oil and vinegar in large bowl. Season with salt. Add farro; toss. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, cook favas in pot of boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Add peas and cook until just tender, about 1 minute longer. Drain. Cool in bowl of ice water. Drain. Add favas and peas to farro. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Add arugula and tomatoes to farro mixture. Toss to combine. Season generously with salt. Spoon salad onto platter. Garnish with additional arugula.
  • *Farro is sold at some Italian markets; or order from Dean & DeLuca, 800-221-7714. Wheat berries are sold at natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
  • **Available at Middle Eastern markets, some supermarkets and farmers' markets.

Jaun Greer
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Silbernagel Family
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Gamer Yeasin
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Usman Durani
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a really unique and delicious combination of flavors and textures. I'll definitely be making this again.


Estrella Toto
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of farro, peas, favas, arugula, and tomatoes. It's the perfect salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Ramya Damayanthi
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a summer party or potluck.


malk malk
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover farro. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be served for lunch or dinner.


thejas prasad
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Farrouk Khan
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of farro, peas, favas, arugula, and tomatoes. The dressing was also really good.


Safayet Islam Shanto
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I'm not usually a fan of farro, but this salad changed my mind! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the combination of ingredients was really unique. I'll definitely be making this again.


Josh Taylor
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This farro salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were incredible, and the combination of textures was perfect. I especially loved the crunch of the favas and the sweetness of the tomatoes.