How To Make Healthy and Delicious Farro and Tomato Salad

 "Inside every seed is the potential for an incredible harvest."

- Farrah Gray.

Ripe, juicy, and sweet tomatoes are full of nutrients such as potassium, Vitamin B, E, C, and a substance called lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of cancer and heart disease.  Tomatoes are also a good source of fiber, approx. 1.5 grams per (average-size) tomato.  

Farro on the other hand is a nutritious grain that has been around for thousands of years.  It has a nutty taste and a chewy texture (light brown in color) and is packed full of protein, fiber, minerals, B vitamins, magnesium and, antioxidants.   You can cook Farro in place of white rice for dinner and it can be used as an ingredient in stews, soups, and, salads.  See recipe below:

 Farro and Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. farro

4 tbsp. olive oil, divided 

3 tbsp. small capers patted dry

2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley 

3 tbsp. sherry vinegar

Kosher salt 

Freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 lb. 

mixed

 

colors grape and

 

cherry tomatoes,

 

halved

Directions:

1. Cook farro according to package directions. 
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add capers and cook, until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Cook parsley in the same skillet, in two batches, until crisp;
   transfer to plate with capers, adding another tablespoon oil to skillet between batches.
3. Whisk together vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and farro and toss to combine. 
4. Top with crispy capers and parsley just before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Prep Time - approx. 20 mins

                                                          Healthy Farro and Tomato Salad

                                                     Source:  Country Living Magazine

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