My mom was always ahead of her time. She was cooking with grains before it was even popular. You may remember my post on Warm Farro Cereal. did you know you can also use faro to make a faro salad with tomatoes and corn?
Farro is a type of hulled wheat that is typically used in salads, soups and side dishes. It has sort of a nutty flavor. Farro looks very much like a wheat berry.This is a great summer salad when you can take advantage of the garden fresh tomatoes and herbs. It’s the fresh herbs that really make this dish!
You can serve it as a side dish or as a meatless dinner.
Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Corn
Ingredients:
up Farro
2 ears of cooked corn
16 cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 tsp chopped fresh oregano
4 tsp chopped fresh thyme
2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tsp white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Place farro in a small bowl, cover with water and let sit over night. When ready to cook, drain the faro and place in a small pan with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for ten minutes, until tender.
Scrape the kernels from the corn. Place the corn and remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. When the faro is cooked, drain well and toss in bowl.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Serves 4-6 depending as whether you are using is as a side dish or the main dish.
Nancy on the Home Front 
I love farro salads, especially in the summertime! Thanks for sharing and for linking up with us at the #HomeMattersParty!
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I haven’t tried Farro before, but this looks so delicious! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday.
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I have only tasted Farro once but I really enjoyed it. Love how you have used it in this tasty salad, Nancy. The tomatoes and corn are lovely together and I like the addition of the herbs and almonds too. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul hop.
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April,
I love being part of the Hearth and Soul Hop!
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Farro’s been on my list to try for a long time. I think it’s time to make it and your recipe sounds just so yummy! Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things and have a great day!
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Jas,
Give it a try you will like it! Enjoy it while the weather is still warm!
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Such a neat recipe! Yum!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
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Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great day and come back soon!
Miz Helen
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