Farro Salad

Farro is an ancient grain believed to sustain the legions in the Roman Empire. Farro has a very nutty flavor.
I think you will enjoy this salad.
This recipe was brought to our CHIP Potluck by Laura and Chuck
It is really good.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups vegetable stock-low sodium
1/2 cup farro rinsed well
1 small red pepper, julienned
2 scallions cut on a angle
1/2 cup fresh green peas

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried cherries or other dried fruit
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Salad greens for serving
• Mix together-Use 1/4-1/2 of this of the salad.

Directions:

1. In a large sauce pan combine the farro and vegetable stock.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook 25-30 minutes or until tender.
3. Remove from heat and drain any remaining liquid.
4. Cool completely.
5. Once the farro is cooled add all the rest of the ingredients-except the greens.
6. The recipe did not call for it but I would think refrigerating for a couple of hours would help marinate the flavors.
7. Serve on a bed of greens.