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Ina Garten Farro Salad Recipe

Ina Garten Farro Salad recipe
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Ina Garten’s Farro Salad is a Mediterranean-inspired grain salad made with cooked farro (a chewy, nutty whole grain), fresh vegetables, herbs, and a lemony vinaigrette. Often served at room temperature, it’s refreshing yet hearty. The farro soaks up the vinaigrette, while crunchy vegetables like bell peppers and red onion add contrast. Fresh herbs and feta round out the flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser for both casual lunches and elegant dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 cup pearled farro

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the lemon vinaigrette:

 

  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Cook the farro

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add farro and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until tender but still chewy. Drain and let cool slightly.

Prepare the vinaigrette

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified.

Combine the ingredients

In a large bowl, add the cooled farro, diced peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and mint if using.

Add dressing and toss

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Finish with feta

Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and give it a final toss. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon if needed.

Serve or chill  

Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for an hour to chill before serving.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-farro-salad-recipe/