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Farro Salad With Blue Cheese, Pine Nuts, and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Farro Salad With Blue Cheese, Pine Nuts, and Tomatoes Recipe
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Vinaigrette:; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Salad:; 10 ounces farro (about 1 1/2 cups); 4 cups water; 1 small white or yellow onion, quartered; 1 medium clove garlic, smashed; 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into large chunks; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 small seedless cucumber, finely chopped; 1/4 cup minced, fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced, fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme; 3 ounces crumbled blue cheese; 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted; Freshly ground black pepper

Total 35m

This Farro Salad with Blue Cheese, Pine Nuts, and Tomatoes is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender farro, fresh vegetables, and tangy blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette. The perfect side dish for a summer barbecue or a light main dish for a warm afternoon.