FARRO SALAD

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This refreshingly sweet salad is a tasty culinary delight. Yes you can use barley in place of the farro. But try to get it. It is so chewy and yummy!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Grains

Time 40m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 cups hot water
1 cup cracked farro, perlato rinsed and picked over
salt (to season)
4 tablespoons fig balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian spices
1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
red pepper flakes, to taste
3/4 cup minced onion
1 cup minced cucumber, seeded and peeled
1 cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, minced
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted rough chopped
1 ounce shredded pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

In a pot with the hot water seasoned with salt, add farro. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl stir together dressing ingredients.
Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss.
When farro is tender, remove from heat; rinse in cool water and drain. Add drained farro to salad ingredients.
Tasty as is or chill and let flavors come together.
Season with additional herbs, salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with fresh basil.

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