Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup uncooked farro
- 3/4 lb fresh Stemilt sweet cherries, pitted, stems removed and halved
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley (leaves only) loosely packed
- 1 cup thinly sliced fennel, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 4 oz crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 whole-roasted deli chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
This cool, refreshing and satisfying salad combines nutty farro with bits of fresh cherry and crumbled goat cheese. Summer doesn't get any sweeter!
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- Cook farro according to package directions, for al dente texture. Drain and set aside to cool to room temp.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled farro, fresh cherry halves, green onion, Italian parsley, fennel, walnuts, goat cheese, and lemon zest. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, champagne vinegar and honey for vinaigrette.
- Slowly whisk in olive oil, until fully incorporated.
- Lightly dress farro salad with vinaigrette.
- Serve immediately or place in refrigerator until ready to serve (will keep in refrigerator overnight). Best served at room temperature.
- For a full meal, add deli-roasted chicken (purchased from market) alongside, or shredded and added directly to salad.
This salad keeps great in the fridge for up to 2 days. Additional vinaigrette is suggested if set aside for more than several hours.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
- Calories: 529
- Fat Content: 22
- Protein Content: 17.3
- Carbohydrate Content: 68.2
- Fiber Content: 3
- Sugar Content: 11
