Farro Salad Recipe + Gallery

 [Next Mosaic Moments - September 3, 2022]

Another priceless blooper found on Facebook.

Or maybe the Chinese - or whoever made this label - 

really think we're that stupid???

 Not that there aren't times I wonder . . .

Willow & Buffy

I'm told the wicker stand is supposed to hold toilet paper! 

(Willow & Buffy are sisters, Buffy born among the first, 

Willow the runt of the litter.

 

Willow & Buffy look far more content than my Squeak, who appears annoyed as she waits for her nightly treats (which I distribute to each tower layer from top to bottom, making her work for them).

And yes, she cleans them out in about 20 seconds flat.

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I saw a recipe in the newspaper I couldn't resist, even though I knew it would be far more than one person could eat. Fortunately, we had an impromptu family party last Saturday night, and I was able to debut it to a crowd. The approval rate was high enough I felt I should share the recipe on Mosaic Moments (with a few of twists here & here).  

 

FARRO SALAD w/ARTICHOKES & OLIVES

 Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) & pepper

1 cup farro, rinsed & drained

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar* (more, if needed)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (more, if needed)

1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives,** sliced in half lengthwise

About 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts from a jar, coarsely chopped***

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

1/3 cup chopped fresh dill

¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

¼ cup chives, cut to desired length

 

* Due to my allergies to additives in wine, I used cider vinegar.

**Being lazy, I used a small can of pre-sliced black olives (faster but not as tasty)

***I chose Baby Marinated Artichoke Hearts and sliced them up by hand.

Cook farro to package directions; drain & cool. (Farro is less likely to turn mushy if allowed to cool 15-20 minutes spread out on a flat sheet pan or large plate.)

Transfer farro to mixing bowl. Add vinegar, oil, ½ teaspoon salt & stir to combine. Add olives, artichokes, feta, dill, red onion, & chives. Season with black pepper to taste. Add more salt, vinegar & oil as needed. May be stored in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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Thanks for stopping by,

Grace (Blair Bancroft)