Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad

Published July 27, 2022

Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad
Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.
Total Time
45 minutes
Rating
4(546)
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Farro, a nutty Italian grain with a chewy texture, is an excellent candidate for a savory, herb-flecked pantry salad that travels well. The grain is not intimidated by bold flavors: Tangy oil-marinated artichokes, briny kalamata olives, feta and crisp red onion take wholesome farro by the hand and lead it straight to the dance floor. Cook times vary depending on the type of farro. Quick-cooking, pearled or semi-pearled all work well, but hulled is not recommended here, as it would need soaking and takes a long time to cook. Don’t be shy with the oil and vinegar: The farro absorbs them the longer it sits. If farro is not available, you can use orzo (see Tip), or other hearty grains like barley, wheat berries or freekeh. 

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
  • 1cup quick-cook, pearled or semi-pearled farro, rinsed and drained (see Tip)
  • 2tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed
  • 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
  • cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced in half lengthwise
  • About 1 cup (5.4 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts from a jar, coarsely chopped
  • ½cup crumbled feta
  • cup chopped fresh dill leaves
  • ¼medium red onion, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
  • ¼cup thinly sliced chives
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

197 calories; 9 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 25 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 225 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

    Set aside a sheet pan or a large plate. Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the farro and give it a stir. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook according to package instructions, skimming off any foam that rises, until the grains are tender and plump. Depending on the type of farro used, this can take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes. Drain the farro and transfer to the sheet pan or plate; spread out and cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. (If the farro is left to cool in the strainer, it will keep cooking, take longer to cool and turn mushy.)

  2. Step 2

    Transfer the farro to a medium mixing bowl. Add the vinegar, oil and ½ teaspoon salt, and stir to combine. Add the olives, artichoke, feta, dill, red onion and chives, and season with black pepper to taste. Stir and taste. Add more salt, vinegar and oil, as needed.

  3. Step 3

    Serve right away or store in the fridge for up to 2 days. The farro will absorb the vinegar and oil the longer it sits. Adjust seasoning, vinegar and oil before serving.

Tip
  • If using orzo, use 1¼ cups and follow package instructions for cooking. Drain and cool as instructed in Step 1.

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Basic recipe that works well for whatever grain you have on hand! Bulgur, check, brown rice, check! For a summery recipe I like to toss in peppery arugula and/or chopped parsley and basil. Dill isnt my friend.

Really good, but it needed more crunch and a touch more acid. Lemon juice and zest really helped. I diced up a couple stalks of celery. That added some needed crunch. Right before serving, I threw in a handful of chopped pistachios. Next time I'll add a few diced peppers. Very versatile salad!

I’m gluten intolerant so I made with quinoa (1/2 cup uncooked), and added 1cup shredded chicken for my protein-packing partner. We loved it - great light meal on a hot summer evening!

Subbed goat cheese & did some arugula. my new go-to lunch

Excellent. Added pine nuts

Great base recipe, but lacking in flavor. I make it regularly adding what I have on hand.

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