Farro and Shrimp Salad

Farro and shrimp salad is a fresh and tasty dish, ideal for hot summer days. Italian cuisine loves to play with sea flavors and land products, so this salad is perfect for a Mediterranean touch.

Ingredients

• 150 g pearl farro
• 200 g cleaned shrimp
• Arugula to taste
• Cherry tomatoes to taste
• 1 lemon
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A bunch of fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by cooking the farro in salted water according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and let it cool.
2. Cook the shrimp in a pan with a drizzle of oil and a garlic clove, if desired. Season with salt and pepper and deglaze with the juice of half a lemon. Let the shrimp cool once cooked as well.
3. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Wash and dry the arugula.
4. In a large bowl, mix the farro with the cherry tomatoes, arugula, and shrimp. Dress with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and the remaining lemon juice.
5. Sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley.
6. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least half an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Trivia

Farro is a very ancient grain, appreciated for its nutritional properties and its versatility in the kitchen. It can be used in multiple preparations, from soups to salads, as in this case. Paired with shrimp, it offers a pleasant combination of flavors and textures.