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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Farro Salad with Cherries

10 MINPrep Time
30 MINCook Time
4Servings
(1)
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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You can substitute dried cherries for the fresh ones if they are not in season, but when they are, this is an unexpected and thoroughly delicious way to use them.
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Farro Salad with Cherries

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small shallot (diced)
  • 1 cup farro (rinsed)
  • 2 sprigs oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 1 cup pitted and halved cherries
  • ½ cup chopped (toasted walnuts)
  • ½ English cucumber (peeled and chopped into ¼-inch pieces)
  • 1 small bunch Tuscan kale (stemmed and finely shredded)
  • 4 ounces goat cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the shallots and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the shallots have softened and are fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the farro and toast in the olive oil, stirring often, for about 4 minutes.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium and add to the pan 2 cups of water, the oregano, and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the farro is cooked through and tender. Remove the oregano sprigs, drain, and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, remaining ⅓ cup olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Add the warm, cooked farro and toss to coat. Add the cherries, toasted walnuts, cucumber, and kale. Mix well to combine. Crumble in the goat cheese and toss gently to just mix through.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
4
per serving
Calories
0
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
48 grams
Protein
14 grams
Fat
33 grams
Saturated Fat
8 grams
Cholestrol
13 milligrams
Sodium
628 milligrams
Fiber
9 grams
Sugar
13 grams
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1 comment

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    Cindi Muashsher - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    Love this salad! I make it almost every week for lunch. I've made this for several family events and it's always a hit.

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