PESTO FARRO WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

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This is a classic summer recipe in my family, cooked in alternative to old boring rice salad, can be made a complete though light meal by adding 2-3 cups cooked prawns. Complete with iced tea, savoury muffins and fresh fruit, delicious!

Provided by AdriMicina

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

280 g cracked farro (can be substituted with barley)
3/4-1 cup pesto sauce
500 g cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Rinse farro under cold water, then pour in boiling water (10-11 cups) and cook until tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain, rinse again under cold water.
  • Put in a serving bowl with the pesto, mix well until completely coated in sauce.
  • Add halved cherry tomatoes (and prawns if using), mix, cover with plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.

Nicole Hilon
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


AboFun
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time.


Teacher Marcus Vinícius
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I'm not a big fan of farro, but this salad changed my mind! The pesto and cherry tomatoes really make it.


Hizi Bizi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pesto. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Belle Watkiss
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pesto is so flavorful and the cherry tomatoes add a nice sweetness.


Alicia Bey
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Aejaz Ansari
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Rashid Maqbool
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time.


Nick Nicholas
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I'm not a big fan of farro, but this salad changed my mind! The pesto and cherry tomatoes really make it.


Laquita Bartley
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover farro. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


kofi sameboy
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The pesto was especially flavorful.


Dinuka Dilshan
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Ram pd, Acharya
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The pesto was a little bland and the farro was a bit too chewy. I wouldn't make this again.


Yarsser Matthew
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was so flavorful and the farro was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Asim baloch Asim baloch
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more complete meal.


Murray Dundas
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used a store-bought pesto and it still turned out great. The farro was cooked perfectly and the cherry tomatoes added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Shahzadshah Shahzadshah
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The farro was fluffy and the pesto was flavorful. The cherry tomatoes added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Raju Rj
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This pesto farro salad was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The farro was cooked perfectly and had a nice bite to it. The pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the cherry tomatoes added a pop of sweetness and acidity. I will


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