I didn’t expect this “farro” salad to be tasty. Farro is a kind of super-healthy whole grain that at first glance looks unappetizing. It looks like you’re eating a big bowl of barley!

Turns out I was wrong. Farro has a nutty and pleasant taste that is extra scrumptious when paired with diced apples, raisins and sliced almonds.

As a bonus, farro is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Like many whole grains, farro may also help lower your risk of diseases, including heart disease and diabetes.

So whip up a bowl of this farro salad at your next summer shindig. Surprise your guests with this unusually tasty side dish.

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Apple & Almond Farro Salad

Servings

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Ingredients

• 1 8 oz box farro cooked and cooled
• 1/3 cup almonds sliced
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1-2 apples diced
• 8 oz cheese diced or shredded
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Servings servings Ingredients 1 8 oz box farro cooked and cooled 1/3 cup almonds sliced 1/3 cup raisins 1-2 apples diced 8 oz cheese diced or shredded 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Mix everything together and add oil and balsamic mixture. Feel free to add chopped tomatoes, diced cucumbers, red peppers or other veggies.