Lunch: Rachel's Farro Salad Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Rachel Weill Last summer, Rachel Weill created this salad using farro, a nutty-tasting wheat berry.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Rachel's Farro Salad Recipe | Myrecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 cups farro*
3 to 4 cucumbers, halved and sliced
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup halved and sliced red onion
1 cup small basil leaves
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon gray sea salt

Instructions

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add farro and cook until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Put farro and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss gently to coat.
*Find farro with the other grains at well-stocked grocery stores.

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