MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Charlie Bird's Farro Salad Categories: Grains, Citrus, Cheese, Nuts, Greens Yield: 6 Servings 1 c Farro 1 c Apple cider 2 ts Kosher salt; more as needed 2 Bay leaves 8 tb Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tb Fresh lemon juice 70 g Parmesan cheese; shaved with - vegetable peeler 70 g Pistachio nuts; chopped 2 c Arugula leaves 1 c Parsley or basil leaves; - torn 1 c Mint leaves 1/4 c Cherry or grape tomatoes; - halved 1/3 c Radish; thinly sliced Maldon or other flaky sea - salt; for finishing In a medium saucepan, bring farro, apple cider, salt, bay leaves, and 2 cups water to a simmer. Simmer until farro is tender and liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes. If all the liquid evaporates before the farro is done, add a little more water. Let farro cool, then discard bay leaves. In a salad bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Add farro, cheese, and pistachio nuts and mix well. This salad base will keep for up to 4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (bring to room temperature before serving). Just before serving, fold in arugula, herbs, tomatoes, radish, and flaky salt to taste. Recipe by Melissa Clark Recipe FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM