Throw Together a Farro, Tomato and Chickpea Salad

I recently discovered farro and now I cant get enough. If you never have tried farro before, its a chewy grain thats cooked like pasta and tastes almost like a wheat berry. I love it because of its simple preparation and endless serving possibilitieslike this easy and flavorful salad. Here in Northern California, we are having what feels like an Indian summer. Tomatoes are plentiful still and so are summer fruits such as peaches, cherries and raspberries. For this recipe, I used some of my favorite heirloom cherry tomatoes and I just love their bright colors and sweet taste. This is one of those throw it together salads. You could add mint or basil if you like, and even sub the feta cheese out for goat. I love the tang of feta and the Mediterranean flavors of this salad, though. Its perfect for a light dinner or packed into Tupperware for lunch the next day!

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Jenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.