Herbed Farro Salad with Apples & Zucchini

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dry farro (10 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon each cayenne pepper and kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium zucchini (diced (2 cups))
• 1 medium Braeburn or Honeycrisp apple (diced)
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook farro according to package directions; drain and reserve any remaining cooking liquid.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a large bowl for the vinaigrette. Add zucchini, apple and scallions to vinaigrette.

3. 3

   Add farro to bowl with zucchini mixture and toss to combine. Add cooking liquid, by tablespoon, until desired "sauciness" is reached.

4. 4

   Stir in basil and tarragon; season with salt and pepper to taste.