Caprese Farro

By Bujvary

Extra Virgin - Cooking Channel

Ingredients

• 1 pound farro
• 10 ounces organic cherry tomatoes, sliced into quarters
• 1 (5-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, chopped
• 1 handful fresh basil leaves, torn
• 2 ounces pitted kalamata olives
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, toss in the farro and cook for 20 minutes, strain, and rinse with cold water, then set aside.

Add the tomatoes to a bowl, add the mozzarella, rip the basil leaves with your hands, and add the olives.

Season with a good quality extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste.

Serve right away or cover and refrigerate for tomorrow's picnic.