Mediterranean Farro Salad

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Trattoria Cooking

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 side-dish servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
8 ounces green beans, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1 medium red pepper, cut into thin strips (about 4 ounces or 1 cup)
3 ounces Parmesan, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1 small bunch chives, snipped (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with the farro. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the farro is almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and simmer until the farro is tender, about 10 minutes longer. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.

Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and stir. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 2 minutes. Drain the green beans.

Once the farro has cooled add the green beans, olives, red pepper, Parmesan, and chives. Stir to combine. In a small bowl mix together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, mustard, pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine. Pour the sherry vinaigrette over the farro salad. Toss to combine and serve.

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Lynn Marysville, PA 05-31-2009
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Absolutely Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the second time I've made Giada's farro salad. My husband and I love it. I didn't change anything in the recipe,... except I used just a little less farro than called for. Delicious and easy!Read more
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Gina San Francisco, CA 02-07-2009
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Perfect for summer brunch or bbq
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Perfect compliment to a summer brunch or bbq lunnch. The salad is very light and tasty. Presentation is great as well - the... green beans and red bell pepper make it a very eye pleasing salad - flavor combination very light and delicious. Only change in recipe, I would cut the salt a wee bit in the dressing.Read more
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KAREN SAN JOSE, CA 10-21-2008
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Everyone Loved It!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After seeing Giada make this and after reading the reviews, I knew I had to make this salad for my daughter's baby shower. ... Everyone LOVED it! Since it was the first time I had ever made it, I wasn't sure how much the recipe would actually yield, so I triped the recipe. Needless to say, it made a lot! I had leftovers, so I brought them to work and everyone raved about it. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my staples whenever I have to cook for a buffet party or potluck. It would work well for a summer BBQ too. Like other reviewers, I bought the farro at Whole Foods. I used green onions in place of the chives and kalamata olives. Yummy!Read more
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Elizabeth Pasadena, CA 07-25-2008
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Farro is a must!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I LOVE this recipe and have made it several times. But do yourself a favor and take the time to find real Farro. Part of what... makes it so good is the flavor of the Farro itself. I first found it in an Italian market but now they have it at Whole Foods. Stock up!!Read more
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Amanda Bethesda, MD 06-14-2008
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved the combination of the sharp parmesean cheese, from the meaty olives, to the juicy tomatoes, and then the crisp and... crunchy green beans is amazing. The salad is not only light, but I would always have before a sports practice because it was light, fresh, and fragrant, but it was filling. VERY HEALTHY!!! At least the salad can stay good for 1-3 days, my mom and I would always add feta cheese to add a creamier flavor. Thank you for this delicious recipe!!!! I AM A BIG FAN!!!! -AmandaRead more
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Michelle Delray Beach, FL 06-04-2008
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This is awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great recipe...I couldn't find brown rice and sherry vinegar...so I used brown rice and red wine vinegar..would... definitly make againRead more