Farro and Watermelon Salad

By Mark Bittman

Updated Oct. 17, 2023

Farro and Watermelon Salad
Sam Kaplan for The New York Times. Food stylist: Suzanne Lenzer. Prop stylist: Randi Brookman Harris
Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
5(353)
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If the farro is already cooked, this recipe takes all of 5 minutes to put together. Other grains, like quinoa or even rice, can be substituted.

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Ingredients

  • 3cups cubed watermelon
  • 4cups cooked and cooled farro (or wheat berries)
  • 1small red onion
  • ⅓cup crumbled ricotta salata
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
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Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)

312 calories; 6 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 57 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 12 grams protein; 14 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl combine 3 cups cubed watermelon, 4 cups cooked and cooled farro (or wheat berries), 1 small red onion, ⅓ cup crumbled ricotta salata and chopped fresh parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss, and serve.

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Kopper Newman

I find that Feta cheese instead of the ricotta salata works well too. And I love adding some basil - at its best right now.

Gregg

This was seriously good and perfect for the summer potluck supper I took it too. I kept all the ingredients separate until I arrived, then simply tossed them together, drizzled them with the olive oil and lemon juice, and tossed them again just before serving.

InkieD

I’ve made a number of watermelon and feta salads, but this is the only one hearty enough to be a (vegetarian) main course, thanks to the farro. I, too, used feta and basil in place of ricotta salata and parsley. This is a Bittman classic: minimal and delicious.

Chad K

One of my favorite salads and so simple. Feta, mint and shallot work great too.

Karen

So delicious and easy! I had every ingredient on hand except ricotta salata, but I did have crumbled goat cheese and that worked perfectly.

Karen

Also, made the farro in the morning so it kept the watermelon crisp.

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