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Strawberry Basil Farro Salad

0 · Mar 18, 2016 · 43 Comments

The tender bite of Farro, sweetness of Strawberries and the earthiness of fresh basil makes this Strawberry Basil Farro Salad the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

The tender bite of Farro, sweetness of Strawberries and the earthiness of fresh basil makes this Strawberry Basil Farro Salad the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

This salad is fast becoming my favorite go to lunch on my super busy days. However, my first experience with farro was several years ago when I prepared it for my sick child as a hot breakfast cereal. I used half almond milk and half water to boil the farro, to serve it I mixed in a bit more almond milk, agave nectar, berries and finished it off with a topping of granola and walnuts. My daughter feel in love with it and would ask for it often, and this is from a person who is not very fond of breakfast and this was a hot breakfast cereal.

This time I’m making it the main ingredient in a tasty salad.

 

 

The tender bite of Farro, sweetness of Strawberries and the earthiness of fresh basil makes this Strawberry Basil Farro Salad the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

What is farro you ask?

Farro is a very filling whole grain complex carbohydrate that’s high in fiber, good source of iron, protein and provides sustained energy. For this recipe I used Bob’s Red Mill Organic Farro which I soaked overnight to cut the cooking time to about 10 minutes, instead of 30 minutes.

The tender bite of Farro, sweetness of Strawberries and the earthiness of fresh basil makes this Strawberry Basil Farro Salad the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

The farro was paired with these beautiful strawberries and fresh basil to make a hearty, wholesome salad that is hard to resist.

The tender bite of Farro, sweetness of Strawberries and the earthiness of fresh basil makes this Strawberry Basil Farro Salad the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

Tender, sweet, earthy, crunchy are all words I use to describe this beautiful salad. To bring it all together a balsamic glaze is drizzled over the top, which acts as a dressing. You can purchase or make your own glaze, you an find my recipe here.

The tender bite of Farro, sweetness of Strawberries and the earthiness of fresh basil makes this Strawberry Basil Farro Salad the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

If you make this recipe or a version of it, take a picture and share with me on Instagram, tag it #thewholeserving or leave a comment below. I’d love to see your version of this Strawberry Basil Farro Salad.

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Strawberry Basil Salad


★★★★★

4.8 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Celeste @TheWholeServing
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked farro
  • 2 cups strawberries, quartered
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • juice of 1 medium lemon, about 3 tablespoons
  • 3 tablespoons torn or chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts
  • balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Prepare the farro using the direct or pre-soak method. I used the pre-soak method.
  2. While farro is cooking wash and prepare the other ingredients.
  3. When farro is ready, drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add in the strawberries, onions, lemon juice, basil, and nuts, toss together.
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Spoon onto serving dish, drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve,

Notes

This salad can be served at room temperature or cold from the fridge.

Other salad add-in options:
celery, cranberries, apples, cucumbers, grapes, olives, green onions.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cup
  • Calories: 234
  • Sugar: 6.4
  • Sodium: 4.3
  • Fat: 10.3
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8
  • Carbohydrates: 32.5
  • Fiber: 5.8
  • Protein: 7.6
  • Cholesterol: 0

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Tag @thewholeserving on Instagram and hashtag it #wholeandwellplanted

 

The tender bite of Farro, sweetness of Strawberries and the earthiness of fresh basil makes this Strawberry Basil Farro Salad the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

The tender bite of Farro, sweetness of Strawberries and the earthiness of fresh basil makes this Strawberry Basil Farro Salad the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

 

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Salads, vegan, Vegetarian balsamic glaze, basil, farro, strawberries, Vegan, vegetarian salad

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  1. Tiffany @ A Kitchen Fable says

    March 18, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    I have never tried using farro in a salad with fruit, but it looks delicious! That balsamic glaze… Yum!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 18, 2016 at 6:44 pm

      All of these flavors come together so beautifully.
      Tiffany thanks for visiting

      Reply
  2. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    March 19, 2016 at 1:45 am

    Yum! This looks like the perfect side for spring or summer!!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 19, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      You’re right Morgan, this would be great for a spring or summer gathering.

      Reply
  3. Dini @ The Flavor Bender says

    March 19, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Strawberry and Basil are one of my favourite food pairings! This salad looks so scrumptious 🙂 Thank you for joining us and sharing this at #SaucySaturdays! 🙂

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 19, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks so much Dini.
      Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Cathy Lawdanski says

    March 19, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    I have never tried farro. This is such a beautiful Spring salad. Pinning it to make later!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 21, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      Farro is one of my picky daughters favorite. I hope you give it a try.
      Thanks

      Reply
  5. Ginger Wroot says

    March 20, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    Now, this is my kind of salad. So healthy, so gorgeous. Yep, I pinned it! I absolutely can’t wait to try this. Fab photos too!
    –G
    gingerwroot.com

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 21, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks Ginger, I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we do over here.
      Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.

      Reply
  6. Megan says

    March 21, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Oh my goodness this looks amazing! I have a strawberry plant growing right now that I hopefully get some fruit from, this would be perfect to try this summer! 🙂 definitely pinning

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 21, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      Oh I wish I had a strawberry plant, although I’m not very good with plants, I like giving it a try.

      Reply
  7. Jess says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:45 am

    Yum yum! Definitely a must pin, have a great day xo

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 21, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Thank you Jess1 have a great week.

      Reply
  8. tonya conteh says

    March 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    This is delicious Celeste! I’ve never had farro before, you make it look so inviting. Added to my to eat list. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this one!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 21, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      I hope you like it. Have a great week and enjoy your Easter weekend.

      Reply
  9. Tamar Benjamin says

    March 21, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    That sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 21, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      Thanks Tamar, it really is very delicious. I hope you have a chance to give it a try.

      Reply
  10. Sandra Garth says

    March 22, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    This is one beautiful salad Celeste! Thanks for the introduction to farro and these gorgeous pictures. I’m growing quite bored with my traditional veggie salad and I believe this will wake up my taste buds. Thanks also for sharing this at Celebrate Your Story link party and we hope you join us again. Have a peaceful and fun holiday weekend.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Kim says

    March 22, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    I love anything with faro and this looks amazing! Pinning and can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 22, 2016 at 11:31 pm

      I hope you like as much as I do, can’t get enough.
      Thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  12. Renee says

    March 23, 2016 at 7:23 am

    I’m always looking for different types of salad. This one looks so refreshing. I’ve never tried (or heard of) farro. Sounds like something I should check out. Thanks for linking up at Over The Moon!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 23, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks Rene, I hope you give farro a try.

      Reply
  13. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    March 23, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    Celeste, I have been seeing things all week that scream spring to me but this takes the cake! Strawberries and fresh basil, yum! I’ve never had farro, but the combination of the fruit fresh, herbs and balsamic vinegar makes this a winner for me. Definitely pinning this so that I can make one for myself.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 23, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      It’s really quite delicious, and I love the sweet and savory combination. I’m looking forward to coming up with more salads that aren’t just lettuce and tomatoes.

      Reply
  14. Erin @ Stay At Home Yogi says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    This looks stunning! I have never had farro, but I love most grains. And I adore salads with fresh berries! Can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  15. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    This looks really delicious and healthy. I love strawberries, and just recently had them in a salad and it was so good. Great pictures, I can almost taste it. l

    Reply
  16. Danielle from Storypiece says

    March 27, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    Thank you for sharing at the Celebrate Your Story Link Up Party. This salad looks incredible and I can’t wait to see what you have to share next week. Happy Easter!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 28, 2016 at 11:47 am

      Thank you Danielle, I’m glad you like it. I hope you had a Happy Easter weekend!

      Reply
  17. Winnie says

    March 28, 2016 at 4:52 am

    What a great looking salad!! It looks so colorful and so inviting 🙂
    Perfect for any holiday and special dinners
    I LOVE it

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 28, 2016 at 11:43 am

      Thanks Winnie, I hope you had a wonderful weekend and your week is off to a great start.

      Reply
  18. Kim Cunningham says

    March 30, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    This looks packed full of nutrients and flavor! A perfect summer dish!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      March 31, 2016 at 10:16 am

      Farro has become one of my favorites, and this is so delicious.

      Reply
  19. Jenn K. says

    July 23, 2016 at 1:15 am

    This salad is exceptional! I made it two nights ago for my family and everyone raved about it. Thank you for such a fantastic recipe to add to my meals!

    Reply
    • Celeste says

      July 24, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      Jenn I am so glad to hear that, it makes my heart sing. Did you take a picture?

      Reply
      • Jenn K. says

        July 25, 2016 at 5:40 pm

        I did not take a picture but I will next time for you. By the way, the new recipe for the blackberry balsamic glaze sounds so yummy! Thank you so much for the great recipes!!!

        Reply
        • Celeste says

          July 26, 2016 at 5:02 pm

          You are so welcome Jenn, I’m glad you are enjoying them, I’m having fun making them.

          Reply

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