"Farro is a quick-cooking grain with a mild flavor, perfect for a summer salad. Add juicy cherries, crunchy celery, and a mustardy dressing for the perfect accompaniment to grilled meat, poultry, or fish. If you can't find farro, you can substitute wheat berries, barley, or quinoa...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 cups water
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1 1/2 cups uncooked farro
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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
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3/4 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved (about 2 cups)
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2/3 cup diced celery
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
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1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil