Farro, Kale and Tomato Salad

If you haven't tasted farro, please give it a try.  It is delicious.  I compare it to a cross between oats and pearl barely.   This salad is one of my favorites and it is so good for you beside the fact that it is a tasty dish.

Here is the recipe.

 Prepare the farro per packaging instruction.  I used 8 oz. of farro and boiled it in 3 cups of water.

While the farro is boiling, in a separate bowl combine

• 1/4c. olive oil (I used oil from Spain, it has a little more flavor than Italian and is a great combo with the farro). 
• 1.4 c. red wine vinegar (I like taste the vinegar my vinaigrette so I use equal parts with oil).
• Minced fresh onion and garlic to taste
• Salt and pepper
• fresh basil (you can use dry, but why? :))

Mix and set aside.

• Cut up two pieces of good bacon (I use Wright ALWAYS--you can omit this or substitute pancetta Heat in pan about 1 minute.  
• Add fresh kale to the pan and cook until tender (about 8 minutes--I like my kale al dente if you will, but do what you like)  

Set aside

Once the farro is done, drain any excess water and place in bowl with vinaigrette.  Add the kale and bacon and chopped heirloom tomatoes (or whatever tomatoes you like)


Mix and serve!!!  Let me know how you like it.