FARRO SALAD - A GRAIN THAT SO DESERVES A TRY!

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This salad is chewy, crunchy, sweet, salty and most of all addictive! Farro, a Mediterranean grain, is naturally high in fiber, and contains more protein than wheat. So enjoy it!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 12 cup servings, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups hot water
1 cup cracked farro, perlato rinsed and picked over
salt (to season)
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian spices
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
red pepper flakes
3/4 cup minced red onion
1 cup minced zucchini
1 cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, minced
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons walnuts, 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.
  • Chill and let flavors come together.
  • Season with additional herbs, salt and pepper if needed.
  • Garnish with grated cheese if desired.
  • "Mangia! Mangia!".

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