GRAIN SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CUCUMBERS
We call for semi-pearled grains because they cook more quickly and have a roughened-up texture that helps them soak up the dressing. Browning them first deepens their flavor.
Provided by Ignacio Mattos
Categories Bon Appétit Salad Side Grains Cucumber Tomato Summer Picnic Pine Nut Basil
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook farro in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown and toasted (it should start to smell like popcorn and some grains may pop), about 4 minutes. Remove pot from heat and pour in cold water to cover grains by 1"; throw in a healthy handful of salt. Set pot over medium-high heat and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, skimming foam occasionally from surface, until grains are tender but still have some bite, 25-35 minutes. Drain and transfer farro to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, toast pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Add pine nuts, cucumbers, both kinds of tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, oil, and vinegar to bowl with farro and toss everything together to combine. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.
- Top salad with basil just before serving.
- Do Ahead
- Farro can be cooked 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.
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Marie Prowse
p.marie@gmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
M J Mushahid Hussain Malik
m-j@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Muja Mundu Creations Family Cultural Business
b-m@gmail.comThis is a great salad for a healthy lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
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pubg__@yahoo.comThis salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Ryanne
ryanne@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I loved this salad. The dressing is so flavorful that it balances out the cucumbers.
mina bhatt
bhatt-mina@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
ahmed zisan
z@yahoo.comI made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the vegetables are so flavorful.
Clqaadir Maxamed
m.clqaadir27@gmail.comThis is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day!
Risap Tamang
r_t@gmail.comThis salad was a big hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Thando Ta sende
s_t@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new grain salad recipes, and this one did not disappoint. It's packed with flavor and the vegetables are so fresh.
Dylan Thomson
d_t@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious grain salad. I will definitely be making it again!
OLUWADAMILOLA ORIADE
oo@gmail.comThis salad was easy to make and very refreshing. I love the combination of the farro, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Grant Anderson
ganderson97@aol.comThe dressing was a bit too oily for my taste, but the vegetables were fresh and crisp.
Hauwa Yahyauma
hauway@hotmail.comThis salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful dressing.
Ashik Howlader
howlader-ashik@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of grain salads, but this one was really good. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.
Tstormer
tstormer@hotmail.frThis is a great salad for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the vegetables are so flavorful. I love the addition of the farro, which gives the salad a nice nutty flavor.
Hadel HE
hhe@gmail.comThis grain salad was delicious! I made it for a picnic and it was a big hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.
Justin Kincaid
k.j@gmail.comI love this salad! It's so light and healthy, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of the tomatoes and cucumbers.
samim muslim
muslim.samim@yahoo.comThis grain salad was a hit at my summer potluck! It's refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. I used quinoa instead of farro, and added some chopped red onion for extra flavor. Will definitely be making this again!