Serves 4 • Prep Time 10 minutes • Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup farro
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup chopped fresh basil, flat-leaf parsley and chives

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil; Add farro. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes, then drain.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper to make the dressing.

3. In a serving dish, toss together farro, cheese, tomatoes, herbs and dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Excerpted from Italian Home Cooking, by Julia della Croce. Recipes reprinted with permission by Kyle Books. Copyright © 2010.