Fresh, tasty, and super quick to prepare, the FARRO SALAD WITH SALMON, ZUCCHINI, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND FETA is a colorful and delicious summer main dish with farro, perfect to bring to the beach or work. Enjoy it cold, hot, or at room temperature; this farro salad is rich and hearty, with a truly delicious dressing. You only need to cook the farro and grill the zucchini. I love dishes like this; they are really tasty and always a crowd-pleaser. I made the farro salad with salmon and zucchini for a dinner with friends; it was a big hit, and what I liked most was that I could prepare this summer dish with farro in the morning, making it very practical as you can make it hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Join me in the kitchen as we prepare the farro salad with zucchini, salmon, and feta together. WATCH THE VIDEO RECIPE ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL and subscribe to not miss my delicious and easy video recipes every day.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Affordable
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 12 oz pearled farro
- 2 zucchini
- 5 oz smoked salmon
- 3.5 oz feta
- 12 cherry tomatoes (grape tomatoes are fine too)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
Instructions
Start by boiling the farro in plenty of salted boiling water, following the cooking times on the farro package. Once cooked, drain it and let it cool in a bowl by seasoning it with olive oil. Take the zucchini, wash, trim, and slice them thinly lengthwise using a mandoline or vegetable peeler.
Heat a grill and cook the zucchini slices until well grilled, then cut them into pieces. Also, cut the cherry tomatoes and feta into cubes. Chop the salmon as well. Season the farro with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, feta, and salmon, mix well, and optionally add some chopped fresh parsley and basil. Serve the farro salad, you’ll see how good it is!
… Vane’s tips
The farro salad can be stored in the fridge for two days.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What can I use instead of farro?
You can use rice, wheat, or pasta.
What can I substitute for feta?
You can substitute feta with cubed caciotta, Brie cheese, or shaved Grana cheese.
Can I replace the salmon?
Sure, you can replace it with diced cooked ham, prosciutto, or bresaola if you prefer.
