Farro Salad

Ingredients

FARRO

• 2 cups hot water
• 1 cup cracked farro, perlato rinsed and picked over
• salt (to season)

DRESSING

• 4 tablespoons fig balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian spices
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• red pepper flakes, to taste

SALAD

• 3/4 cup minced onion
• 1 cup minced cucumber, seeded and peeled
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted rough chopped
• 1 ounce shredded pecorino romano cheese

Directions

1. 1

   In a pot with the hot water seasoned with salt, add farro. Simmer for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a large bowl stir together dressing ingredients.

3. 3

   Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss.

4. 4

   When farro is tender, remove from heat; rinse in cool water and drain. Add drained farro to salad ingredients.

5. 5

   Tasty as is or chill and let flavors come together.

6. 6

   Season with additional herbs, salt and pepper if needed.

7. 7

   Garnish with fresh basil.