"Love a hearty, healthy, salad that's bursting with bright, fresh flavor? This Mediterranean Farro Salad is a meal on its own or a great side!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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3 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
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4 cups chicken broth
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2 cups apple juice
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2 medium-size bay leaves
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2 teaspoons kosher salt (most of this will be drained off)
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2 cups dry farro
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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zest of 1 medium lemon
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 medium clove garlic (finely minced)
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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2 medium bell pepper (diced small (any color OR use 10-12 mini bell peppers in a variety of hues - so pretty!))
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1 medium seedless cucumber or 4 medium-size mini seedless cucumbers (diced small)
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½ medium red onion (diced small)
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¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives (halved)
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1 cup finely chopped fresh herbs
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3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
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½ cup feta cheese (cubed or crumbled)