Bacon and Apple Farro Salad

Name: Bacon and Apple Farro Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 c. apple cider; 1 c. quick-cooking farro; Kosher salt and pepper; 4 slices bacon; 8 oz. halloumi, sliced 1/3-inch thick.; 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 large crisp red apple (such as Gala), cored and thinly sliced; 1 c. red seedless grapes, halved; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 bunch arugula, thick stems discarded

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Oct 30, 2017

bacon and apple farro salad mother's day dinners

Danielle Occhiogrosso

Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

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Ingredients

2 cups apple cider
1 cup quick-cooking farro
Kosher salt and pepper
4 slices bacon
8 oz. halloumi, sliced 1/3-inch thick.
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large crisp red apple (such as Gala), cored and thinly sliced
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 bunch arugula, thick stems discarded

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine cider, farro and a pinch salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. then fluff with a fork.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; break into pieces when cool.
3. Step 3Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings and return skillet to medium-high heat. Add halloumi and cook, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into ½-inch pieces.
4. Step 4 In lg. bowl, whisk together vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add onion and toss to coat; let sit 5 minutes. Add apple and grapes and toss to combine. Add farro, drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine. Fold in arugula and bacon and top with halloumi.