Farro Cherry and Walnut Salad

Farro Cherry and Walnut Salad

(2017 Pairings) A hearty and tasty salad.

Total TimeTotal Time:
20 minutes

ServingsServings:
6

Ingredients

½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts toasted

1-½ cups farro uncooked

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

¾ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard

½ cup baby arugula

½ cup crumbled goat cheese

2 cups frozen DOLE Dark Sweet Cherries partially thawed

1 tablespoon honey

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

5 cups water

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Bring water to boil. Add farro and 1/2 teaspoon salt to water and cook 15 minutes. Drain and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  2. Drain and slice cherries in half.
  3. Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, honey, remaining salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl to make vinaigrette.
  4. Add cherries, walnuts and arugula to farro. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
  5. Garnish with crumbled goat cheese.

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