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Farro Salad with Cherries, Cucumber and Mint

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  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    30 minutes

Ingredients

Sweet cherries, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy goat cheese come together in this light but satisfying salad. Serve alongside your favorite grilled main for the ultimate summer meal.
1 cup Nature's Promise Organic Italian Pearled Farro, rinsed
2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
1/2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup mint leaves, minced
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1 cucumber, finely chopped
1 (4-oz.) package goat cheese, crumbled
Farro Salad with Cherries, Cucumber and Mint

Directions

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add farro, bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until farro is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain well.
In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard and a pinch of salt. Slowly drizzle oil into bowl while whisking, until the dressing is emulsified. Add mint and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add farro to bowl with dressing, tossing until well coated. To bowl, add cherries and cucumber. Toss to combine. Add crumbled goat cheese and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, July August 2025

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 400 kcal (20%)
Calories from Fat 189 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 21 g (32%)
Saturated Fat 6 g (30%)
Cholesterol 15 mg (5%)
Sodium 160 mg (7%)
Total Carbohydrates 45 g (15%)
Dietary Fiber 6 g (24%)
Protein 12 g (20%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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