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Farro Salad
Farro Salad makes a flavorful and healthy dish with fluffy, savory farro, fresh arugula, crisp apples, cheese, and homemade dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 424 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Farro:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole grain farro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt , divided
- 1 bay leaf
Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 large shallot , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Salad:
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 granny smith apple , cored and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , shaved
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans , chopped
Instructions
Farro:
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add the farro, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, and the bay leaf. Lower heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes until broth is completely reduced, then remove from heat.
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Vinaigrette:
- To make the dressing, mix the cooled olive oil with the vinegar, mustard, honey, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
Salad:
- Place the farro, arugula, apple, parmesan cheese, and pecans in a serving bowl and top with the dressing.
- Toss the salad until well coated and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
1481mg
(62%)
Potassium
295mg
(8%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
403IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1481mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 403IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.