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Farro Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

This amazing farro salad features cannellini beans, fresh mozzarella, arugula and sun-dried tomatoes all tossed in a bright and delicious basil vinaigrette!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 419 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry farro
  • 1 ⅓ cup cannellini beans 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes ones that are red instead of brownish in color
  • 1 cup mini mozzarella balls also called pearled mozzarella I think
  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • additional sea salt and pepper to taste
Basil Vinaigrette
  • 1 cup packed basil slightly chopped
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup shallot
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook farro according to package. You should end up with a little over 2 cups of cooked farro once cooked and drained. Run under cold water to cool. Drain well.
  2. Add all dressing ingredients into a high powered blender and blend for at least 1 minute, or until basil is really chopped up and dressing is emulsified. Yield: little less than 3/4 cup total
  3. Add cooked farro, cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella balls and arugula into a bowl. Add dressing and toss. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired. Serve right away or chill in the fridge before serving. Recipe will keep up to 3 days in the fridge.

Notes

  • Farro swap: If needed you can use barley instead of farro for this salad. You could also use quinoa or brown rice for a gluten free option.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 419kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 579mg (24%) Potassium 480mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 419

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 419kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 579mg 24%
Potassium 480mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.