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Mediterranean Farro Salad

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  • Author: Ericka Sanchez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Description

This fresh Mediterranean salad is tangy, citrusy and tasty.  Serve it at an outdoor gathering or pack it for a light delicious lunch.


Ingredients

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3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dried farro, rinsed
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, hopped
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup kalamata olives, chopped
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and chopped
2 artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped plus leaves for garnish


Instructions

Combine vegetable broth and farro in a 4-quart sauce pan.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, simmer for 30 minutes. Drain excess liquid and set aside.

Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl.  Add cooked farro and toss until completely combined.  Serve and garnish with fresh basil leaves.