Cucumber, Buffalo Mozzarella, And Farro Salad

Serves: 5

Keyon Hand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

49

Sweetness

50

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cups

Water

Directions:

1

Cook farro in 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes

2

Stir in water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 15 minutes

3

Drain

4

Spread on a plate and cool completely

5

Whisk together lemon juice, zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup oil

6

Stir 2 tablespoon dressing into cooled farro

7

Slice mozzarella, then arrange over cucumber slices on plates and top with mâche and basil

8

Drizzle salads with remaining dressing and sprinkle with farro

9

Cook farro in 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes

10

Stir in water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 15 minutes

11

Drain

12

Spread on a plate and cool completely

13

Whisk together lemon juice, zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup oil

14

Stir 2 tablespoon dressing into cooled farro

15

Slice mozzarella, then arrange over cucumber slices on plates and top with mâche and basil

16

Drizzle salads with remaining dressing and sprinkle with farro

17

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