This colorful farro salad comes together in under 45 minutes thanks to quick-cooking grains and an easy dressing.

The grain works best if it’s cooked and cooled, then patted dry.

This way, it doesn’t absorb all the dressing and dry out the rest of the salad.

Southern Living Farro Salad in a large bowl to serve

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Learn how to make farro salad, then get creative with all this way to enjoy this easy dish.

While the grains cook, you’re free to prep the vinaigrette and the vegetables.

Here’s a brief outline before you get started:

What Is Farro?

ingredients for farro salad

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Farro is an ancient whole grain that comes from wheat.

Can You Make Farro Salad Ahead?

)packed arugula(from 1 [5-oz.]

Southern Living Farro Salad draining the cooked farro

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Bring to a boil over medium-high.

Drain and rinse under cold water; shake dry.

Add arugula, and toss until just combined.

Southern Living Farro Salad whisking together the dressing for the salad

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Transfer to a platter and serve.

Southern Living Farro Salad adding the radishes, carrots, and peas to the salad

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Southern Living Farro Salad stirring in the arugula

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