farro salad

Name: Farro Salad
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) farro; 3 cup(s) chicken broth or water; 1 cup(s) diced cucumber; 1 cup(s) diced tomato; 1/2 cup(s) diced onion; fresh parsley or mint, to taste; 1/2 medium lemon, juiced; 1 - 2 teaspoon(s) honey; 1/4 cup(s) rice vinegar; Feta cheese, optional; toasted almonds, optional

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Gail Urban

Lake Suzy, FL

Updated on Dec 11, 2014

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

Rate

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 diced cucumber
1 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup diced onion
fresh parsley or mint, to taste
1/2 medium lemon, juiced
1 - 2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup rice vinegar
Feta cheese, optional
toasted almonds, optional

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 minutes.

Step 2

Drain and cool.
Step 3

To a bowl, add diced cucumber, tomato, and onion. Add parsley, mint, or a 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 and chill.
Step 6

Serve chilled. Can add toasted walnuts and Feta cheese prior to serving.
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