Farro And Watermelon Salad Recipes

FARRO AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine 3 cups cubed watermelon, 4 cups cooked and cooled farro (or wheat berries), 1 small red onion, 1/3 cup crumbled ricotta salata and chopped fresh parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss, and serve.

CUCUMBER, MELON AND FARRO SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the farro and cook until tender, 22 to 24 minutes. Drain, spread out on a large plate and let cool.
• Combine the cucumbers, cantaloupe, tomatoes and farro in a large serving bowl; set aside.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, chives, 2 teaspoons salt and several grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until emulsified. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, add the feta and mint and gently toss until the salad is evenly coated.

FARRO LENTIL SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the farro, lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, yellow pepper, red pepper, and parsley.
• In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and whisk until well-combined.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the farro salad and toss until well-combined.
• Distribute the farro salad into airtight containers with the arugula, if using. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• Enjoy!

SUMMER WATERMELON GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, shallot, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and soup to chill.
• Stir gazpacho before serving, as it has a tendency to separate, and divide between 4 bowls. Top with feta cheese and cilantro.

CHARLIE BIRD'S FARRO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring farro, apple cider, salt, bay leaves and 2 cups water to a simmer. Simmer until farro is tender and liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes. If all the liquid evaporates before the farro is done, add a little more water. Let farro cool, then discard bay leaves.
• In a salad bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Add farro, cheese and pistachio nuts and mix well. This salad base will keep for up to 4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (bring to room temperature before serving). Just before serving, fold in arugula, herbs, tomatoes, radish and flaky salt to taste.

FARRO AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add farro and reduce heat, cover, and simmer until farro is tender and liquid has been absorbed, up to 40 minutes.
• Fold cooked farro, great northern beans, cherry tomatoes, parsley, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together gently in a bowl and stir to combine.

WARM FARRO-AND-WINTER-GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large heatproof bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and 1/4 cup oil; season with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium; swirl in 1 tablespoon oil. Add shrimp, season, and cook, stirring a few times, until firm and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat; swirl in remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add farro and shallots; season. Cook, stirring occasionally, until farro is warmed through and has a nutty aroma, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to bowl with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Toss in greens, shrimp, beets, and feta; serve.