Creamy Lemon & Herb Italian Farro Salad

Nancy Manlove Nancy Manlove
posted Jun 14, 2012
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Farro is just one of Italy's favorite grains. It has a mild, nutty flavor and crunchy texture. It is an excellent base for salads, yet hearty enough to be a vegetarian main dish. I topped it with my perfectly blended PHILADELPHIA Creamy Savory Lemon & Herb Cooking Creme based dressing, making a delicious compliment of flavors into a thick creamy dressing. Simply pour it over marinated artichoke hearts, fresh arugula, red bell pepper, Roma tomatoes and sprinkle with a little Kraft Parmesan cheese. You will love chowing down on this a healthy toothsome salad even as an entree.... CIAO!

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (measured raw and dry) quick cooking Italian Farro (cooked will equal 2 cups)
  • 2 small 6 oz. jars of marinated artichoke hearts, drained AND reserving the marinating liquids
  • 4 ounces fresh arugula leaves, washed and shaken dry and gently torn into bite-sized pieces, remove any long tougher stems
  • 1 large fresh red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
  • 4 large Roma tomatoes, seeds and liquidity pulp removed and diced
  • 10 ounces tub PHILADELPHIA Savory Lemon & Herb Cooking Creme
  • 1/3 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
  • 1/3 cup light olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Kraft Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook the Farro grain according to package instructions, fluff with a fork. Remove from heat and cooking pan and place Farro on a cooking sheet to allow it to cool quicker, than place the cooled grain in a serving salad bowl. Set aside.
  2. While grain cooks prep and prepare the rest of the ingredients. Chop the marinated artichoke hearts into 1/2- 3/4 inch bites. Place in a large bowl.
  3. Add to the bowl the torn arugula, sliced red pepper and diced tomatoes. Gently fold these four items together.
  4. Prepare the dressing by combining the PHILADELPHIA Savory Lemon & Herb Cooking Creme, milk, and shallots together in a medium sized bowl and whisk in the olive oil and the reserved marinating liquids from the drained artichokes hearts. Combine until dressing is smooth but only until the oil is not longer separated. Do not over whisk!
  5. Layer vegetables mixture atop the cooked Farro and pour the Creamy Lemony Dressing atop all. Adjust for seasonings by adding Salt and Freshly ground Black Pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
  • cook time
    20 min.
  • prep time
    40 min.
  • yields
    10 serv.

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  • susan gibson
    Oct 29, 2012 at 3:30pm
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    I have never tried that grain before. I think you picked a good one if it is nutty flavored and using a creamy lemon and herb creme dressing. This is a sure winner I can just tell. I will try this on my daughter. Where can I get this grain farro?
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  • Nancy Manlove
    Jul 3, 2012 at 2:06pm
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    Thank you Julie for letting me know you tried my recipe! I am proud that you liked it and found it delicious! I can't get to my profile to become friends or accept friend request or see my board! I saw this post via email! Thanks again!
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  • casalingua
    Jul 3, 2012 at 11:38am
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    Hi Nancy
    Just wanted you to know that farro is one of my favorite grains. I made your salad and it was delicious, so you have my vote. Hope you win.
    Good Luck!!
    Julie (Casalingua)
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  • Nancy Manlove
    Jun 28, 2012 at 4:52am
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    Simply a delicious salad with Italian grain and a creamy savory dressing made possible by Philly Lemon & Herb Cooking Creme!
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