Farro and Green Olive Salad with Walnuts and Raisins [0001036]

Ingredients:

1 cup gluten-free farro
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Rinse the gluten-free farro in cold water and drain.

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed farro and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the farro for about 25-30 minutes, or until it's tender but still has a slight chew. Drain any excess water and let the farro cool.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled farro, sliced green olives, toasted and chopped walnuts, raisins, and fresh parsley.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Drizzle the dressing over the farro salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and black pepper if needed.

Serve your Farro and Green Olive Salad with Walnuts and Raisins at room temperature or chilled as a delightful gluten-free side dish or light meal.

Enjoy this wholesome and flavorful salad that combines the nuttiness of farro with the briny goodness of green olives and the sweetness of raisins!