Summer Farro Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 349.3
  • Total Fat: 22.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 26.3 mg
  • Sodium: 40.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 12.1 g

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Introduction

Perfect for a hot summer night! Gets better as it sits and the flavors come together Perfect for a hot summer night! Gets better as it sits and the flavors come together
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    6 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 serving 1 med yellow onion (by TODD7623) , quartered
    1 stalk, large (11"-12" long) Celery, raw , halved
    5 cups water
    1.75 cup Italian Farrow
    6 tbsp (C) Vinegar, Red Wine (Gr Value)
    6 ounces Chicken Breast (cooked), no skin, roasted
    .5 cup, chopped Onions, red
    0.5 cucumber (8-1/4") Cucumber (with peel) , chopped
    3 oz Tomato, grape (3oz = appro 12 tomatoes) , quartered
    3 tbsp Basil, chopped
    Salt
    Pepper

Directions

1. In a large sauce pan, heat tbsp. oil. Add yellow onion and celery, covwer over moderately low heat until barely softened, about 5 minutes. Add the faro and stir to coat with oil. Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until faro is barely tender, about 5 minutes. SEason with salt. Cover and simmer until farro is al dente, about 10 minutes longer. Drain and discard the celery and onion.
IN a small bowl, whisk remaining oil with vinegar and salt/pepper. Fold into farro and chill until completely cool. Fold in red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and basil, season with salt and pepper and ENJOY!

Serving Size: Serves 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HSPROUSE928.