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16) Chicken and Farro Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pearled farro rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (about 2 breasts)
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook farro in broth per package directions until tender (about 20–25 minutes); drain and cool slightly.
  2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper to make a dressing.
  3. Combine farro, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat; adjust seasoning. Chill or serve warm.