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Italian Farro Salad

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 8
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Try this delicious and refreshing salad made with the ancient grain farro! It can be made up to 4 hours ahead of time.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

Farro

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro
  • 4 cups water

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Salad

  • 1 can (14 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 3/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup (3 oz) mozzarella pearls or bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella cheese balls)

Steps

  • 1
    In Dutch oven, heat Farro ingredients to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until farro is tender; drain and place in large heatproof bowl. Stir occasionally, and allow to cool to almost room temperature, about 35 minutes.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix Dressing ingredients; refrigerate while making salad.
  • 3
    Toss Salad ingredients in bowl of farro. Toss with Dressing.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    If you have trouble finding mozzarella pearls or bocconcini, you can purchase a larger ball of mozzarella and cut into small pieces.
  • tip 2
    Can’t find farro? Pearled barley or wheat berries can be substituted. Cook the grains as directed on package.

Nutrition

230 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 9g Protein, 33g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
10%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
320mg
13%
Potassium
260mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
11%
Dietary Fiber
6g
25%
Sugars
2g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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