Shrimp, Watercress And Farro Salad
Serves: 5
Cierra Adams
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
51
Sweetness
49
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Wheat (farro emmer)1
Sea Salt1 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 bunch
Watercress (tough stems removed)Directions:
1
Set aside
2
Preheat the broiler
3
Soak the farro in warm water for about 20 minutes
4
Drain and rinse well
5
Pour into a medium saucepan with enough water to cover by 1 inch
6
Cover the pot and bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer
7
Add a pinch of salt and cook for about 30 minutes
8
The farro should be soft but have a slight chew to it
9
Drain to remove excess water, and then transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil
10
Toss the shrimp with 2 more tablespoons olive oil, some salt, pepper and the lime juice
11
Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and broil for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through
12
Let cool slightly
13
Make the salad dressing by combining the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the mint, lemon juice and some salt and pepper in a small jar
14
Cover and shake to combine
15
Toss together the farro, beans and watercress in a large bowl with half of the dressing
16
Season with salt and pepper
17
To plate, transfer the salad to a large platter and top with the shrimp
18
Serve with the remaining dressing on the side