Caprese Farro Salad
The colorful and flavorful salad features cherry tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, and farro tossed in a vibrant balsamic vinaigrette. It is perfect for any party or even as a casual weeknight side!
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups 10-minute farro uncooked
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cubed
- 1 9- ounce package cherry tomatoes quartered (about 2 cups)
- 2-3 green onions sliced thinly
- 3 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the farro according to package directions and let cool completely.
- Reserve about ¼ each of the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella for the top of the salad. Additionally, save about 1 tsp chopped basil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled farro, quartered tomatoes, cubed mozzarella, green onion, and basil. Set aside.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth and combined.
- Just before serving the salad, add the dressing to the salad and mix until coated evenly. Pour into the serving bowl and top with the reserved tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Quick cook farro, such as the 10-minute farro from Trader Joe’s is recommended. Otherwise, the farro can be cooked in advance to save time.