FARRO AND WATERMELON SALAD

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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.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cubed watermelon
4 cups cooked and cooled farro (or wheat berries)
1 small red onion
1/3 cup crumbled ricotta salata
chopped fresh parsley
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice
sprinkle with salt and pepper
sprinkle with salt and pepper

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 312, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 14 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

MdLeon Mia
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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Anna Mlangeni
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with nutrients and it's also delicious.


Super Mario Knowledge brother
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This salad is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it at potlucks and parties.


Emiyaya Godwill
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The watermelon is sweet and juicy, the farro is nutty and chewy, and the goat cheese adds a nice tang. I would definitely make this again.


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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


abdulqadar gallow
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salads to make and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and healthy. I will definitely be making this again.


Toheed Ahmed
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber. I feel great after eating it.


Danish Yba
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover watermelon and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Phoebe Appiah
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This salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of watermelon, farro, and goat cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Hira Sorkar
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I loved this salad! The farro and goat cheese balanced out the sweetness of the watermelon perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Rahul Kahn
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


chad martin
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I was skeptical about this salad at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The watermelon and farro were a great combination and the goat cheese added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Godfrey Senreteip
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This salad was easy to make and it turned out great! I used pre-cooked farro to save time and it was still really delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ziyaad
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The watermelon was sweet and juicy, the farro was nutty and chewy, and the goat cheese added a nice tang. I would definitely make this again.


Rajib Hoshan
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This was a refreshing and delicious salad! I used arugula instead of watercress and it was still great. I will definitely be making this again.