Ancient Grain Salad with Quinoa and Farro

Author

NuWave

Servings

2

Category

Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup farro
• 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and small diced
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 1 bunch parsley, washed and finely chopped
• ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse quinoa.
2. Add quinoa to pot filled with cold water.
3. Bring water to boil on Medium-High (375°F).
4. Reduce heat to 220°F and cover.
5. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy; set aside.
6. In pot, bring water to boil on Medium-High (375°F) and add farro.
7. Reduce heat to 220°F and cover.
8. Let simmer for 10 minutes, or until tender and fluffy.
9. Combine quinoa, farro, tomatoes, lemons and olives.
10. Finish with olive oil and cheese.
11. Serve warm or cold.