Farro Caprese Salad

Name: Farro Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups farro; 4 cups water; 12 ounces cherry tomatoes; 10 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls; 1 clove garlic; 1 cup basil leaves; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 ½ tablespoons champagne vinegar; Pinch crushed red pepper flakes; salt; ¼ cup pine nuts

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 -6 servings
Calories
735 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Farro Caprese Salad

Omar Parker

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A summery grain salad that's perfect for work lunches and picnics.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups farro
4 cups water
12 ounces cherry tomatoes quartered
10 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls quartered
1 clove garlic
1 cup basil leaves packed
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons champagne vinegar
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
¼ cup pine nuts toasted

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Instructions

In a medium pot, combine the farro and the water with a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer, covered, for 13-15 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the farro is tender. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss together the cooked farro with the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
To make the dressing, in the bowl of a food processor, combine the garlic and basil. Pulse until minced, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Add in the olive oil, parmesan cheese, champagne vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Pulse again until combined and smooth. Season to taste with salt.
Toss the dressing with the farro salad. Serve topped with toasted pine nuts.

Notes

If you can't find the small fresh mozzarella balls (sometimes called bocconcini or ciliegine) you can always use a large fresh mozzarella ball and cut it into smaller chunks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 735kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 542mg (15%) Fiber 17g (68%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 779IU (16%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 340mg (34%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 735 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	735kcal	37%
Carbohydrates	83g	28%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	12g	60%
Cholesterol	28mg	9%
Sodium	120mg	5%
Potassium	542mg	12%
Fiber	17g	68%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	779IU	16%
Vitamin C	21mg	23%
Calcium	340mg	34%
Iron	4mg	22%