A Simple Side: Goat Cheese and Tart Cherry Farro Salad

a bowl filled with a salad of farro, cherries, herbs, and goat cheese

This Goat Cheese and Tart Cherry Farro Salad is a savory and sweet side brimming with flavor.

I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission.

Goat Cheese and Tart Cherry Farro Salad

I’m always looking for fun new ways to use seasonal produce, especially when the season is so short! Summer’s ruby jewels pair perfectly with chewy farro, creamy and herby cheese, bright herbs, and delicate pine nuts. It’s all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with more fresh herbs. This dish is packed with a variety of textures and flavors – it’s absolutely delicious!

a bowl filled with a salad of farro, cherries, herbs, and goat cheese

How To Make Goat Cheese and Tart Cherry Farro Salad

This salad is so simple to make, only requiring a handful of simple ingredients. Here’s what you need:

  1. Cooked Farro
  2. Fresh Cherries
  3. Fresh Mint
  4. Fresh Parsley
  5. Fresh Dill
  6. Goat Cheese
  7. Pinenuts
  8. Balsamic Vinaigrette 
A collection of small bowls of ingredients for Goat Cheese and Tart Cherry Farro Salad
A wooden cutting board with cherry pits on top

All these ingredients are combined and tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. The end result is a side salad that is packed with amazing texture and flavor!

A bowl of farro surrounded by small bowls of other ingredients

What To Serve With Goat Cheese and Tart Cherry Farro Salad

You can round out this tasty side salad as a main dish with the addition of a few things:

  • Grilled chicken (this recipe is the BEST!)
  • Garbanzo or cannellini beans
  • A crisp unoaked chardonnay or light pinot noir
  • Crunchy seedy crackers
A bowl filled with farro topped with cherries, fresh herbs, goat cheese, and pine nuts

Tools To Make Goat Cheese and Tart Cherry Farro Salad

A bowl of Goat Cheese and Tart Cherry Farro Salad on a striped towel
a bowl filled with a farro salad with cherries, goat cheese, and fresh herbs with the text, "Goat cheese and tart cherry farro salad" on it

Tried it? Loved it? Share it!

 Tried this recipe and loved it? Use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media so I can see your creations!

Let’s be friends! Find me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Don’t forget to check out my YouTube Channel!

Goat Cheese and Tart Cherry Farro Salad

This Goat Cheese and Tart Cherry Farro Salad is a savory and sweet side brimming with flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dried Cherries, Farro, Goat Cheese, Salad
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked farro
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, destemmed, pitted, and chopped
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts

For the vinaigrette:

  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients for the salad in a large bowl.
  • Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a small jar, shaking to combine.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad, and toss completely to combine. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and serve.
Tags: , , , , , ,

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating