Don’t lose this recipe, click here to pin this recipe to one of your boards.
What is Farro?
Farro is a type of grain with a nutty flavor that I love and ancient roots. A grain of farro looks somewhat like a lighter brown rice. It has a complex, nutty taste with undertones of oats and barley.
Why I love this recipe
I love this salad because it easily pulls double duty as either a side or a main course for any vegetarians hoping to take part in the potluck. Studded with tiny bits of fresh basil, chopped cucumbers, red onions and fresh grape tomatoes, it’s now my new favorite summer salad. The dressing is also a very versatile vinaigrette you can toss with any mixed greens for a homemade option to bottled dressings.
RELATED: Easy Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy Farro Salad
For the salad you’ll need
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Farro
- Grape tomatoes
- English cucumber
- Red onion
- Fresh basil
For the dressing you’ll need
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to make this salad
Making this salad recipe is truly as simple as boiling water and tossing in a few key summer salad ingredients. Here’s the one quick and easy farro salad recipe you need right now.
- Cook the Farro: In a medium saucepan, add the broth and farro. Over medium-high heat, bring the broth to a boil. Cover and reduce heat, cooking the farro for 10 to 12 minutes or until the broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Toss: In a very large bowl, toss together the ingredients for the salad.
- Make the dressing: In a jar, add the ingredients for the dressing. Close the lid and shake well to combine. Pour the dressing over the farro salad and toss to evenly distribute.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve or serve immediately. Toss the salad once more prior to serving.
Make this Easy Summer Farro Salad, then check out my Summer Corn Salad, Summer Peach Salad with Fresh Mint Dressing, and Classic Waldorf Salad and more of my easy salad dressing recipes.
TIPS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Read on for tips on how to cook farro, substitution ideas, and how to store leftovers
Other summer salad recipes to try
- Summer Corn Salad – made with sweet, buttery corn, sweet tomatoes, vibrant red onions, crisp cucumbers, flavorful feta cheese, fresh basil and a tasty dressing this is the perfect side dish salad for a summer BBQ!
- Summer Peach Salad with Fresh Mint Dressing – Featuring seasonal peaches, blueberries, avocado, red onions and blue cheese, this summer salad is perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad – packed with fresh summer vegetables like fresh seasonal corn, radishes, zucchini, heirloom tomatoes straight from the Farmer’s Market or even from your garden – it’s coated with a simple dressing, making a tasty side dish.