Ingredients
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2 cups hot water
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1 cup cracked farro, perlato rinsed and picked over
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salt (to season)
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1 tablespoon honey
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3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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salt and pepper
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1 teaspoon fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced
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1 garlic clove, minced
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red pepper flakes
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1 cup minced zucchini
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1 cup diced tomato
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2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, minced
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1/2 teaspoon Italian spices
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3/4 cup minced red onion
Instructions
- In a pot with the hot water seasoned with salt, add farro. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl stir together dressing ingredients.
- Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss.
- When farro is tender, remove from heat; rinse in cool water and drain. Add drained farro to salad ingredients.
- Chill and let flavors come together.
- Season with additional herbs, salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with grated cheese if desired.
- "Mangia! Mangia!".