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Farro, Cherry and Walnut Salad

Here's how you make Farro, Cherry and Walnut Salad
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 3/4 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved (about 2 cups)
  • 2/3 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Crumbled Feta or Goat Cheese, to garnish
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan.

  • Step 2: Add farro and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling water; cook 15 minutes or until al dente. Drain; cool at room temperature 15 minutes.

  • Step 3: Combine farro, cherries, celery, walnuts, and parsley in a large bowl.

  • Step 4: Combine lemon juice, mustard, honey, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Pour dressing over farro mixture; toss to coat.

  • Step 5: Garnish with crumbled feta or goat cheese.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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