Tomato and Charred Pepper Farro Salad

Name: Tomato and Charred Pepper Farro Salad
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. pearled farro, rinsed; 3 peppers (red, yellow, orange), quartered, seeds and stems discarded; 3 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided; Kosher salt and pepper; 6 scallions; 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes; 1 pt. grape tomatoes (mixed sizes and colors), chopped

This make-ahead salad is perfect for summer.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Apr 27, 2023

1 Rating

Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

301

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Studded with juicy grape tomatoes and smoky, charred peppers and scallions, this punchy grain salad puts the incredible bounty of summer veggies front and center—and gives you another reason to fire up the grill. For an especially eye-catching dish, look for a variety of colors when selecting your peppers and tomatoes.

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Ingredients

1 cup
pearled farro, rinsed
3
peppers (red, yellow, orange), quartered, seeds and stems discarded
3 Tbsp.
plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and pepper
6
scallions
2 Tbsp.
red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp.
ground cumin
1/4 tsp.
red pepper flakes
1 pt.
grape tomatoes (mixed sizes and colors), chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Cook farro per package directions. Heat grill to medium-high.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss peppers with 1 teaspoon oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Grill until slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, grill scallions until charred, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and cut peppers into pieces. Thinly slice 1 inch of each scallion white, then cut remaining greens into 2-inch pieces.
3. Step 3In same large bowl, whisk together vinegar, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, remaining 3 Tbsp oil, and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, peppers, sliced scallions, and farro and toss to combine. Fold in remaining scallions.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 301 calories, 12.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 291 mg
sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 2.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 8 g protein

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