Cherry Farro Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette

Dried cherry and farro salad with toasted walnuts is tossed in a sweet vinaigrette, creating a refreshing and hearty salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 cup farro
• 1 cup chopped tart green apple
• 0.25 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
• 0.75 cup dried cherries
• 2.5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk oil, maple syrup, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

Step 2

Cook and stir walnuts in a small skillet over low heat until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Bring chicken broth, farro, oregano, and basil to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, cover with a lid, and let sit until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. Transfer farro to a glass bowl and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes more.

Step 4

Mix walnuts, green apples, dried cherries, and parsley into farro. Drizzle dressing over farro mixture and toss to coat; refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.