Mediterranean Farro Salad

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup olives black pitted
• 1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup chives snipped
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
• 1.5 cups farro 
• 8 ounces green beans cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces ( 2 cups)
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.8 cup parmesan crumbled
• 1 medium bell pepper red cut into thin strips ( 4 ounces or 1 cup)
• 0.3 cup sherry vinegar 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• pot

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with the farro. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the farro is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and simmer until the farro is tender, about 10 minutes longer.
4. Drain well.
5. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
6. Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
7. Add the green beans and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
8. Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 2 minutes.
9. Drain the green beans.
10. Once the farro has cooled add the green beans, olives, red pepper, Parmesan, and chives. Stir to combine. In a small bowl mix together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, mustard, pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.
11. Pour the sherry vinaigrette over the farro salad. Toss to combine and serve.