farro salad

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Lake Suzy, FL
Updated on Dec 11, 2014

Farro is an ancient grain, more easily found now in health food stores. It's crunchy, nutty flavor adapts well to a variety of additional ingredients.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro
  • 3 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1-2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar

How To Make farro salad

  • Step 1
    Combine farro and water/broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low/medium, and cook covered for 30 min.
  • Step 2
    Drain and cool.
  • Step 3
    Add diced cucumber, tomato, onion and parsley or mint or combination of both (to taste).
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl, combine the juice of 1/2 lemon, honey, and rice vinegar.
  • Step 5
    Add to salad. Serve chilled.
  • Step 6
    Can add toasted walnuts and Feta cheese prior to serving.

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