Farro Salad

Move over pasta salad, this light, but hearty dish takes the cake. Bursting with the summer flavors of basil and cherry this salad can serve as a main dish or a side to your grilled favorites.  This dish is my 'ode to the end of summer... I hope you enjoy!

FARRO SALAD

Serves 4

• 1 cup farro, dried
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup cherries, pitted
• 1 cup basil, chopped
• 1 cup baby arugula
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 tbsp greek yogurt (optional)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, OR balsamic reduction

In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add farro and let simmer 30-45 until water is soaked up. Meanwhile, mix together mustard, lemon, and optional yogurt.

After farro has cooled pour dressing over the farro, then mix in basil, arugula, and cherries. top with balsamic to enjoy!