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Farro Caprese Salad
Farro Caprese Salad incorporates whole grains with an Italian classic pairing of juicy tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add 3 cups water, rinsed farro, and salt to a medium saucepan.
water3 cups
2
Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat.
3
Cook until farro is tender, about ⏱️ 30 minutes.
4
Drain the water from the farro and transfer to a large plate, place in the refrigerator to chill.
water3 cups
5
Add balsamic vinegar and honey to a small saucepan, stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce the sauce to about ½ cup and has a maple syrup consistency when cooled, about 15 to ⏱️ 18 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, it will thicken more.
balsamic vinegar1 cuphoney2 tablespoons
6
In a large bowl combine the cooled farro, cut tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula, and chopped basil.
fresh mozzarella (ciliegine cherry size, drained)8 ounceschopped basil (plus more for garnish)1 tablespoon
7
Drizzle the salad with olive oil and the balsamic vinegar reduction. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with more basil leaves if desired.
balsamic vinegar1 cupchopped basil (plus more for garnish)1 tablespoon
Nutrition Facts
calories
200 kcal
serving Size
1 serving
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