CHERRY FARRO SALAD WITH SWEET VINAIGRETTE

Cherry Farro Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette image

Here's a delicious salad using a whole grain that not only tastes good but is good for you! The flavors are refreshing and sweet while the crunchy nuts and farro give it wonderful texture!

Provided by Traci-in-Cali

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped walnuts
2 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup farro
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 cup chopped tart green apple
¾ cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Whisk oil, maple syrup, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
Cook and stir walnuts in a small skillet over low heat until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
Bring chicken broth, farro, oregano, and basil to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, cover with a lid, and let sit until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. Transfer farro to a glass bowl and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes more.
Mix walnuts, green apples, dried cherries, and parsley into farro. Drizzle dressing over farro mixture and toss to coat; refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 599.9 mg, Sugar 19.1 g