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Farro Salad with Fresh Cherries

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time40 mins

Farro Salad with Fresh Cherries

 1 cup farro, rinsed
 2 cups water
 ½ tsp salt, divided
 1 ½ cups white balsamic vinegar
 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 6 ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
 2 cups fresh Chilean cherries, pitted & halved
 ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
 1 ½ cups slivered almonds, toasted
 3 tbsp finely diced red onion
 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1

To make the farro: Combine farro, water and half of the salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the farro is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.

2

Drain any remaining liquid and fluff with a fork. Spread the farro out on a large rimmed baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.

 

3

Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, oil, pepper and the remaining salt in a large bowl. Add cherries, feta, almonds, onion, mint and the cooled farro. Gently stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

1