Cherry Farro Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette

Here's a delicious salad using a whole grain that not only tastes good but is good for you! The flavors are refreshing and sweet while the crunchy nuts and farro give it wonderful texture!

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¾ cup dried cherries
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 cup farro
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped tart green apple

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.