Farro Salad with Winter Fruit, Pistachios and Ginger

Yield: 6 servings

This healthy salad relies on some of my favorite flavor bombs – citrus, ginger, and fresh herbs. It may be “winter-y,” but it’s light and delicious all the same. Enjoy it as a side with grilled meat or seafood, as a main on a bed of greens, or alone, for breakfast. It’s that versatile.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
• 1/4 cup chopped mint
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup salted roasted pistachios, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups farro (10 ounces)
• 1/4 cup dried sour cherries
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• 1/4 cup golden raisins

Method:

1. Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the farro and simmer over moderate heat until al dente, about 35 minutes. Drain well, shaking off the excess water.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, ginger and oil and whisk to blend. Season with salt.
3. Add the warm farro to the dressing along with the raisins and cherries and toss well. Let stand until the farro is almost cool. Just before serving, fold in the scallions, pistachios, mint and cilantro and season with salt.

Source: Food & Wine Magazine