Caprese Di Farro

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TOTAL TIME:35 min
Prep:15 min
Inactive Prep:--
Cook:20 min
 
YIELD:4 servings
LEVEL:Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound farro
  • 10 ounces organic cherry tomatoes, sliced into quarters
  • 1 (5-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, chopped
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves, torn

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Directions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, toss in the farro and cook for 20 minutes, strain, and rinse with cold water, then set aside.

Add the tomatoes to a bowl, add the mozzarella, rip the basil leaves with your hands, and add the olives.

Season with a good quality extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste.

Serve right away or cover and refrigerate for tomorrow's picnic.

Notes

Make sure you only use superior grade mozzarella for this recipe. You are preparing a fresh salad, so stay away from the plastic-looking mozzarella cube they sell at your regular grocery, and find in your neighborhood an establishment that carries "the real deal".

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  • on April 20, 2012

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    This gets better the longer you refrigerate it. The first day, I liked it... by the 3rd day, I was scooping spoons out of the fridge as I walked by!

    My first time cooking with faro, and I got nervous watching the grains bubble away for the first 5 minutes, so I went online and found a different way to prepare, much more similar to rice. Worked perfectly. Next time, I'll try Gabriele's way...

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  • on December 30, 2011

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    This is a simple recipe with wonderful, wholesome ingredients! It's so easy to make and so filling. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and for just my husband and I. The grain reminds me of wheat berries in that it is chewy so when I'm on a budget I use that as a substitute, but farro is always a huge hit, and I've shared the recipe with at least a dozen people. Thank you to Extra Virgin for the amazing recipes!

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  • on October 28, 2011

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    I LOVE this salad! I think I have made it more than ten times already. The farro is so chewy and filling while the rest of the ingredients are so fresh and delicious. Great combination of flavors.

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