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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
  • 2 ounces pitted kalamata olives
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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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 18, 2013

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    This show introduced me to Farro and now it's become one of my favorite "go to" dishes...I can make it according the recipe (which is delish! or I can throw in what I have on hand. I often add Italian parsley, green onions, feta, red bell pepper and red wine vinegar/Extra Virgin olive oil and serve it with salmon, or chicken. Thank you for giving me a delicious, versatile recipe!

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  • on January 18, 2013

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    Really nice change from usual pasta salad, added a little balsamic and red onion. Next time will add chicken or Shrimp and maybe chickpeas

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  • on September 10, 2012

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    Great recipe - love the Extra Virgin cooking shows.

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