Summer Farro Salad With Burst Tomatoes Charred Veggies Recipes

SUMMER FARRO SALAD WITH BURST TOMATOES & CHARRED VEGGIES

Steps:

• Prepare the grill for medium-high direct heat grilling, about 450-500 degrees F. Once preheated, clean the cooking surface by firmly brushing a wire brush over the grates. (If you do not have access to an outdoor grill, you can also preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.)
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Add the farro and boil 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until your desired al dente texture is reached. Drain & immediately rinse with warm water. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, as the farro cooks, prep the vinaigrette. Combine all listed ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt & ground black pepper as desired. Whisk or shake to combine. Taste and season with additional kosher salt or ground black pepper as desired. Pour the vinaigrette over the warm farro & toss to combine. Set aside. Alternatively, you can also cover the vinaigrette & store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Thread the cherry tomatoes on skewers, then place them on a small baking sheet or large plate with the sliced bell peppers & zucchini. Drizzle the oil over top, season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt & ground black pepper as desired, then use your hands to ensure the veggies are coated well. Place the seasoned vegetables directly on the grill grates, ensuring the tomato skewers & zucchini are positioned perpendicular to the grill grates to help prevent them from falling through the grates as they cook. Grill vegetables until as softened & charred as desired - tomatoes will grill in about 2 minutes per side, while bell pepper & zucchini need 3-4 minutes per side. (Be sure to check out this A-Z Grilled Veggie Guide for veggie-specific grilling tips!) Remove from the grill, transfer back to the small baking sheet or large plate, & squeeze the lemon juice over top.
• Once the veggies are cool enough to handle, chop the bell pepper & zucchini into bite sized pieces. Drop the tomatoes into the mixing bowl with the farro, along with the chopped vegetables, chickpeas or white beans, & fresh basil. Toss to combine. Taste & season with additional kosher salt & ground black pepper as needed. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold. Enjoy!

CHARRED SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Char the vegetables: Arrange an oven rack in the top third of the oven. Turn the oven to high broil.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange the zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and corn. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper.
• Broil the vegetables for 8-10 minutes, until softened and nicely charred in spots. Remove from the oven and let vegetables cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes.
• While the vegetables cool, make the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, honey, pepper, salt, and garlic and blend until fully combined and bright green in color. Transfer to a bowl or jar, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use. The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Once the vegetables have cooled, cut the corn kernels from the cobs and cut the onion quarters into small pieces. Add to a large bowl with the remaining charred vegetables and the baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, and goat cheese. Drizzle with several spoonfuls of the dressing and toss well.
• Serve the salad with the remaining dressing alongside.
• Enjoy!