Farro in Insalata alla Milanese (Italian Farro Salad)

A deliciously fresh and healthy farro salad. Whole-grain farro is cooked til tender, then combined with fresh veg and plenty of olive oil.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 360 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
• 1 ½ cups farro
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons capers, chopped, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add farro. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until farro is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.

Step 2

Mix farro, tomatoes, onion, capers, garlic, and basil together in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the top.