farro and artichoke salad with pecorino toscano

insalata di farro e carciofi con pecorino toscano

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

MAKES: 4 servings

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Ingredients

Coarse sea salt
1 1/4 cups farro
1/2 lemon
3 baby artichokes
3 medium vine-ripened red tomatoes, seeded and diced
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves plus whole leaves for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 ounces shaved young Pecorino Toscano cheese

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add farro and cook until al dente, about 18 minutes. Drain and spread on a large plate to cool.

Meanwhile, squeeze juice from lemon into a bowl of cold water, then drop lemon into water.

Cut off artichoke stems and discard. Cut off top 1/2 inch of 1 artichoke with a serrated knife. Bend outer leaves backward until they snap off close to base, then discard several more layers of leaves in same manner until you reach pale yellow leaves with pale green tips. Cut off green tips.

Trim dark green fibrous parts from base and sides of artichoke with a small sharp knife, then cut in half lengthwise and thinly slice. Drop sliced artichoke into the acidulated water. Repeat with remaining artichokes.

Put farro in a large bowl; stir in tomatoes, 3 tablespoons oil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among serving plates.

Drain artichokes and pat dry. Transfer to a bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and generous pinch salt and pepper. Mound artichoke on top of farro. Top with cheese and serve immediately.

June 2009

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Try health food stores. Often sold in bulk and less expensive than packaged in grocery stores.

Posted: April 14, 2013 18:00 by Susanperry54
I found it in my local A&P where the rice is located...
Posted: April 09, 2013 11:00 by chocolattez
You can purchase farro at Alfredo Aiello, a market that specializes in only Italian products. But you can also purchase farro at Whole Foods, either dry, uncooked or cooked at the salad bar.
Posted: December 20, 2009 19:25 by owaller
I think you can find it in most gourmet grocery stores or you can order it online. I've seen it on Amazon.
Posted: November 07, 2009 10:12 by jes
I find farro in my local Italian store in Arlington, VA. You can also order it online. I think LCI has a listing of Italian stores around the country. It's really a wonderful grain and worth the hunt.
Posted: September 12, 2009 12:50 by nevra
Any suggestion where I can get farro? None of my local sources carry it. Thanks.
Posted: July 06, 2009 09:43 by sakeski