Cherry-Almond Farro Salad Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Cherry-Almond Farro Salad is a refreshing and nutritious salad packed with flavors and textures. It combines cooked farro with sweet cherries, crunchy almonds, and tangy feta cheese. The salad is dressed with a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. It is a perfect side dish for summer picnics or as a light and healthy lunch option.

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Ingredients for Cherry-Almond Farro Salad Recipe

  • 0.17 cup Farro
  • 0.33 cup Water
  • 0.17 cup Cherries, Pitted And Halved
  • 0.08 cup Almonds, Toasted And Chopped
  • 1/25 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 0.33 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 0.17 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 0.17 teaspoon Honey
  • As required Salt And Pepper To Taste

Directions: Cherry-almond Farro Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Cook farro according to package instructions and let it cool.
  • STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine cooked farro, cherries, almonds, and feta cheese.
  • STEP 3.In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • STEP 4.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • STEP 5.Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking Tips

  • To save time, you can cook the farro in advance and refrigerate it until ready to use.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients like arugula or cucumber for extra freshness.
  • For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.

Storage and Serving

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the salad chilled as a side dish or as a light meal on its own.
Nutrition
value
163
calories per serving
13 g Fat4 g Protein8 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    13g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    8g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    8g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    13g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    88mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    69mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    20mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    7mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    35mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    84mg
  • Selenium
    3mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp