Farro and Tomato Salad Recipe

Farro and Tomato Salad Recipe

  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup semi-pearled farro
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bunch scallions, trimmed
  • 8 ounces small tomatoes, preferably heirloom, cut into 1/2″ wedges
  • 8 ounces cherry and/or pear tomatoes, halved
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup tarragon leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  1. Whisk garlic, fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
  2. Vinaigrette can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
  3. Cook farro in a medium pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until tender, 20–25 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook scallions, turning occasionally, until charred all over, about 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl with farro. Add both types of tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, and tarragon and toss to combine. Add vinaigrette and toss again to coat; season with pepper.