Farro And Tomato Salad With Herbs

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup uncooked whole farro
• 1 cup apple juice
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 1/2 ounces pistachio nuts, chopped
• 3 cups torn herbs, leaves (parsley, basil leaves, and mint)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes, both red and yellow if available, halved
• 6 radishes, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 in a medium saucepan, bring farro, apple juice, water, salt, bay leaves to a simmer. simmer, stirring occasionally and adding extra liquid if needed, until farro is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 30-35 minutes. remove from heat, cool, then discard bay leaves.
• 2 in a salad bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. add farro, pistachios and mix well. this mixture will keep for up to 4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (bring to room temperature before serving). just before serving, fold in herbs, tomatoes, radish slices and taste to adjust seasoning.