16 Flavorful Farro Salads That Will Fill You Right Up

It’s easy to fall in love with farro’s nutty flavor and al dente chewieness—never mind the fact that this ancient grain is good for you too! There are a handful of easy ways to cook farro (and plenty of great recipes for using it in sides, salads, soups and even vegetarian mains) but one of our favorite ways to enjoy it is in a salad. Whether you cook up the perfect farro and sprinkle it over your leafy greens or make this wholesome grain the star of your dish, you’ll find that its versatility makes it easy to pair with all your favorite flavors. Farro salad can be adapted for any season (or whatever ingredients you have on hand) but there’s no denying that it’s right at home with summery herbs and produce. Take this salad, for example. Jeff tops hearty farro with fresh basil, juicy tomatoes and charred corn for a warm-weather dish you’ll want to eat all year round.

Chef Symon’s pro tip for extra delicious farro? He adds a little cider vinegar and two fresh Bay leaves to the cooking water. After simmering away for 15-30 minutes the grains will be perfectly al dente and infused with flavor.

Fans rave that Giada's 5-star recipe is their "favorite salad for barbecues" and that it's the "perfect summer side". Packed with plenty of flavor from fresh garlic, parsley and snipped chives, it's easy to see why this salad is at the top of everyone's list!

This is the quintessential summer salad — the one that everyone at the cookout lines up for. Cantaloupe, cucumbers and fresh mint are the refreshing base. Sweet cherry tomatoes add bright notes (and color!) and farro lends heft and nutty taste. Salty feta and a tart red wine vinaigrette round out the flavors in this easy make-ahead salad.