Insalata di Farro

Name: Insalata di Farro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: San Marinese
Ingredients: 300g farro (emmer wheat); 200g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; Large handful fresh basil, torn; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; Salt, black pepper

Insalata di Farro (een-sah-LAH-tah dee FAHR-roh)

Farro Salad

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 264 kcal

Nutty farro grains tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fresh herbs, and lemon vinaigrette — a light Sammarinese summer dish.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 8.0g

Carbs 40.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

pot mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: shallow ceramic bowl

Garnishes: basil leaves, olive oil drizzle

Accompaniments: grilled fish, crusty bread

Ingredients

300g farro (emmer wheat)
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Large handful fresh basil, torn
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt, black pepper

Instructions

1
Cook farro in boiling salted water for 20-25 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain and cool under running water.
2
Combine cooled farro with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil, and parsley.
3
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4
Pour dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
5
Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.

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Did You Know?

Farro was the grain that fed the Roman legions, and it has been cultivated in the hills around San Marino since antiquity.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
mixing bowl

Garnishing

basil leaves, olive oil drizzle

Accompaniments

grilled fish, crusty bread

The Story Behind Insalata di Farro

Farro is one of the oldest cultivated grains in the Mediterranean, and the hills around San Marino have grown it since Roman times. This grain salad represents the modern Sammarinese approach to ancient ingredients, combining farro with fresh summer vegetables for a light, nutritious dish that has become a staple of warm-weather dining in the republic.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed summer lunch, side dish 📜 Origins: Ancient

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