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Cherry Arugula Farro Salad
Cherry Arugula Farro Salad- arugula with fresh cherries, farro, goat cheese, pecans, red onion, fresh herbs, and a simple balsamic vinaigrette. This fresh and hearty salad is perfect for the summer months!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
202 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups farro cooked
- 5 oz arugula
- 1 1/2 cups cherries pitted and halved
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons mint or basil, freshly chopped
- balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the farro, arugula, cherries, goat cheese, red onion, pecans, and herbs. Drizzle with desired amount of balsamic vinaigrette. Toss well. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- I use pearled barley. Trader Joe's also has a quick cooking barley that is great! Quinoa, orzo, or couscous will also work!
- You can cook the farro in advance and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also make the dressing in advance and keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
261mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
786IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 786IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.