FARRO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND ROMANO BEANS

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If you are unfamiliar with farro, here's a primer: Farro is a whole wheat berry with a complex, nutty taste and a hearty texture. In cooking you can use it interchangeably with spelt or wheat berries, though farro is sometimes softer than spelt or wheat berries when cooked. Cook the grains in at least 3 times their volume of salted water or stock for 50 minutes, or until some of the grains begin to splay. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 15 to 30 minutes, then drain. A cup of uncooked farro will yield three cups cooked.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked farro
3/4 pound tomatoes, diced, or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced or puréed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound romano beans, trimmed and cut in 2-inch lengths
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley, or a combination
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbed (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the farro and tomatoes.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss with the farro and tomatoes and set aside.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add a generous amount of salt and add the green beans. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to the ice water, then drain. Dry on paper towels.
  • Shortly before serving, add the beans to the farro mixture, along with the chopped herbs. Toss together, taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle the goat cheese over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 188, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Deep Raj
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I highly recommend it.


CISCO CAGE
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mash Collins
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I'm not a big fan of farro, but this salad was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tim
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and romano beans.


Kimberly Hutton
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Joshua Rome
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Jaquell toombs
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes. This one is definitely a keeper.


Lill Girly
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch option. It's even better the next day.


Saith Nabeel
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Bradlee Tuttle
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


dipak adhikari
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. The farro and romano beans are a great source of protein.


Dyllan Ila
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This is my new favorite summer salad. It's light and healthy, but still filling and satisfying.


Scarlett Bobier
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Meliedje Joyce
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of textures and flavors.


Ihsan Cheema
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I'm not usually a fan of farro, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was so flavorful and the tomatoes and romano beans were the perfect addition.


Lwandle Theo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover farro. I added some grilled chicken and feta cheese to make it a complete meal.


henry ochiobi
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The farro salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the addition of the romano beans, which gave the salad a nice crunch.


Patricia Calle-davis
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This farro salad was a delicious and healthy lunch option. The combination of farro, tomatoes, romano beans, and dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!