Mediterranean Farro Salad Recipe Giada De Laurentiis. Watch how to make this recipe. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with the farro. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over medium low heat until the farro is almost tender, about 2. Add 1 12 teaspoons of the salt and simmer until the farro is tender, about 1. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and stir. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 2 minutes. Drain the green beans. Once the farro has cooled add the green beans, olives, red pepper, Parmesan, and chives. Stir to combine. In a small bowl mix together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, mustard, pepper, and the remaining 12 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine. Pour the sherry vinaigrette over the farro salad. Toss to combine and serve. This refreshingly sweet salad is a tasty culinary delight. Yes you can use barley in place of the farro. But try to get it. It is so chewy and yummyHeres a delicious and versatile recipe to add to your summer rotation cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and loads of basil are tossed with hearty and healthful farro to. These farro salads show that the versatile grain can pair with everything from prosciutto to artichokes. The Best Farro Salad Recipes on Yummly Farro Salad, Tuna Waldorf Salad Sandwiches, Rainbow Farro Salad. How To Make Cornstarch on this page. Salad Ingredients 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock.