Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 onion (chopped)

2 cloves garlic (chopped)

8 ounces mushrooms (quartered)

1 teaspoon thyme (chopped)

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup farro or quinoa (cook as directed)

1/4 cup feta (crumbled)

1/4 cup walnuts (toasted)

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil (or walnut oil)

salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon thyme (chopped)

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan.
  2. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Add the mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper and saute until the mushrooms are just starting to caramelize, about 10-14 minutes.
  5. Place the mushrooms, farro, feta and walnuts in a large bowl.
  6. Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  8. Garnish with the thyme.