CAPRESE FARRO SALAD

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A cool and tasty side dish! Farro is mixed with the classic caprese flavors or basil, mozzarella, and tomato before being tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup farro, rinsed
3 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
1 cup red cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup basil chiffonade (thinly sliced fresh basil leaves)
½ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

Mix farro and Swanson® Chicken Broth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; allow to cool completely.
Transfer cooled farro to a bowl. Stir in tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, almonds, and sliced onion. Add vinaigrette and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 516.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g