How to Make Cherry Farro Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to this delicious and nutritious recipe for Cherry Farro Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette! This salad is bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it the perfect dish for a light and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish or a hearty main course, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Farro, a type of ancient wheat grain, serves as the hearty base of this salad, providing a delightful chewy texture and nutty flavor. Paired wi...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk oil, maple syrup, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  • Cook and stir walnuts in a small skillet over low heat until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    329 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 600mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 231mg