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Farro Caprese Salad

Farro Caprese Salad

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Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Prep Time:
    10 Minutes
  • Yield:
    4-6 Servings
Summer in a salad – this simple dish highlights the stars of a caprese – fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. The farro adds depth as the shallots bring a bit of crispness to each bite.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked farro
  • 2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup packed basil leaves, torn or cut into thin strips
  • ½ pound fresh mozzarella, diced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup chopped shallot
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 473.18ml cooked farro
  • 473.18ml diced heirloom tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
  • 59.15ml packed basil leaves, torn or cut into thin strips
  • 226.8g fresh mozzarella, diced
  • 59.15ml olive oil
  • 12.78g balsamic vinegar
  • 59.15ml chopped shallot
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Summer in a salad – this simple dish highlights the stars of a caprese – fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. The farro adds depth as the shallots bring a bit of crispness to each bite.

Preparation
STEP 1

Place farro in a large serving bowl and add tomato, basil and mozzarella.

STEP 2

Separately whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper until well combined.

STEP 3

Lightly dress the farro salad with vinaigrette. Stir gently and serve at room temperature.

Options

This salad is great served alongside grilled meat or salmon or as a delicious picnic option.

You can also use fresh mini mozzarella balls.

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