Farro Salad – Ancient Grain

 

Farro is an ancient Mediterranean grain that is very healthy. Take a moment and try this unique recipe. Very tasty and something special.

In Italian cuisine, farro is sometimes (but not always) distinguished as farro grande, farro medio, and farro piccolo, respectively.

Farro Salad – Laura Vitale

Farro is a food composed of the grains of certain wheat species.

The exact definition is debated. It is sold dried and is prepared by cooking in water until soft, but still crunchy (many recommend first soaking overnight).

It may be eaten plain, though it is often used as an ingredient in dishes such as salads and soups.