Cherry Farro Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cups pure maple syrup
• 0.25 cups apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk oil, maple syrup, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until vinaigrette is smooth.

2. 2

   Cook and stir walnuts in a small skillet over low heat until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Bring chicken broth, farro, oregano, and basil to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, cover, and let sit until all liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. Transfer farro to a glass bowl; cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir walnuts, green apples, dried cherries, and parsley into farro; drizzle in vinaigrette and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.