Make Ahead
Fall Farro Salad
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AntoniaJames
April 8, 2014
On the menu this weekend, using freekeh instead of farro because I just happen to have that on hand. So looking forward to it! (Will use a combination of cauliflower and broccoli, and basil instead of oregano, because my flourishing basil bush beckons.) ;o)
healthierkitchen
April 29, 2014
Hope it worked out for you AJ! So jealous of your basil - we are so far from that here. I do have chives up, though :)
AntoniaJames
April 29, 2014
What a great recipe! We did enjoy it, tremendously. Used only cauliflower, as Brusslies have been quite dreary looking for months. I didn't have any chives, but it didn't matter. My copious amounts of fresh herbs, including marjoram, carried the day. As noted, I used freekeh. Outstanding! Will likely make again soon, with local cherry tomatoes. A keeper, to be sure! ;o)
Maria
October 21, 2013
Just made this for dinner -- amazing! Great use of fall veggies! I halved the recipe and used half a cauliflower and about 3/4 lb of brussel sprouts. I didn't have any farro in my cupboard, so I used some wheat berries that I had. Turned out great!
healthierkitchen
October 22, 2013
So glad you liked it, Maria! Wheatberries are delicious too! Just take a little while longer to cook...
Judy N.
September 19, 2013
I'm a little confused...I've never cooked farro before...
does the recipe call for 4 C water AND 4 C stock or is it combined total of 4 cups?
Thanks. I look forward to trying this! JN
does the recipe call for 4 C water AND 4 C stock or is it combined total of 4 cups?
Thanks. I look forward to trying this! JN
healthierkitchen
October 22, 2013
Judy - I'm sorry that I'm just seeing this now. It is 4 cups of each - I cook farro like pasta so I use a lot of liquid and then drain it. That's why I don't use only stock. You could easily just use all water. Some people cook it more like rice.
Lilismom
September 16, 2012
Like it? We loved it! It was hard to stop eating it! Thanks so much for such a wonderful and healthy recipe! No problem with the minor confusion!
Lilismom
September 15, 2012
I'm cooking it right now and it didn't seem quite right so I just added more water like when usually cook farro. I'm having trouble not eating all of the cauliflower though as I wait for the farro to cook! It's going to be so good! Thanks!
Lilismom
September 15, 2012
I hate to be stupid...but, what's the water for? 4 cups of water.
healthierkitchen
September 15, 2012
Absolutely NOT a stupid question - I completely messed that up! I've just edited it to read that the stock and water should go in to the pot together for cooking the farro.
healthierkitchen
September 15, 2012
I hope it worked out in the end! Sorry for the confusion. And I know what you mean about the cauliflower - it's so good roasted.
Lucia F.
September 26, 2010
Yes this does sound good. I agree about the feta. I want this for lunch!
healthierkitchen
September 26, 2010
Thanks Lucia - I like to serve this for a dinner side one night and then we have many lunches left over. Unlike rice, farro doesn't harden up and really is fine at room temp.
gingerroot
September 25, 2010
This sounds delicious. I would love to open up my lunch container and find this!
healthierkitchen
September 25, 2010
Thanks so much, gingerroot! Was actually thinking about this over night (a little odd, I know) and thinking that if someone didn't eat pork, and left out the pancetta, a little feta on top at the end might be nice.
gingerroot
September 25, 2010
Not odd to me! : ) My brain is consumed with food thoughts these days. Feta instead of the pancetta sounds equally delicious!!
gingerroot
October 8, 2010
I made this last night for my family for dinner and it was amazing! I could eat this every night. Or day, for that matter. I actually cut the farro in half, and made the same amount of quinoa for my husband, and divided the vegetables, pancetta and herbs between them. I can see this as a lovely Thanksgiving side (especially with the brussels sprouts, and maybe even some roasted mushrooms). Thanks so much healthierkitchen!!
healthierkitchen
October 9, 2010
So glad you like it gingerroot! And thanks for the kinds words aout it. This really is one of my favorite fall dishes and since it makes a ton, I am always assured of my lunch for a few days. How was the quinoa version?
healthierkitchen
November 16, 2009
In this photo, I had also added a few roasted brussels sprouts that I had leftover from another dish. Also delicous that way!
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