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Cracked Farro and Broccoli Salad

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Photo of a cracked farro salad with crunchy vegetables including radishes cucumbers and onions.

A crunchy, salty salad that proves (once again!) that it’s worth having a mandoline slicer.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup semi-pearled farro
Kosher salt
1 large egg yolk
3 drained oil-packed anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, peeled, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 head of broccoli, stem peeled and trimmed, very thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced, rinsed, patted dry
1 Persian cucumber, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 Fresno chiles, thinly sliced
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup mint leaves
5 radishes, thinly sliced
2 ounces young Pecorino, shaved

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pulse farro in a food processor until about half of the grains are cracked, about 1 minute. Cook farro in a medium pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 10–15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Spread out on a plate and chill.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, blend egg yolk, anchovies, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and 1 garlic clove in a blender to combine. With motor running, gradually stream in vegetable oil and 4 Tbsp. olive oil and blend until dressing is emulsified and creamy, then add oregano. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Toss broccoli and remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large bowl. Finely grate remaining garlic clove; toss with broccoli. Let sit 15 minutes to let broccoli soften. Add onion, cucumber, chiles, sun-dried tomatoes, and cooled farro. Drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper and add more dressing, if desired. Add mint and toss again.

    Step 4

    Serve salad topped with radishes and Pecorino.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 5

    Dressing can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
    Salad (without mint, radishes, and Pecorino) can be made 1 hour ahead; cover and chill.

TagsSaladFarroRice & GrainsBroccoli/BroccoliniVegetableStarterSideLunchDinnerNut FreeMake AheadNo-CookBlenderFood ProcessorSummerBon Appétit

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