Farro Salad with Goat Cheese & Cranberries
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Farro Salad with Goat Cheese & Cranberries
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This farro salad is mixed with creamy goat cheese, sweet-tart cranberries and a simple balsamic dressing. Serve it for a weeknight meal or during the holidays.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dry farro rinsed well (See Note 1)
- 1 ½ ounches soft goat cheese (chevre) crumbled
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
The dressing:
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard (equals 1 ½ teaspoons)
- 1 garlic clove grated on a zester
- ¼ teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Cook the farro according to package directions (See Note 2). Once the farro is tender, discard any extra cooking liquid.
- Transfer the cooked farro to a large baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Cool to room temperature.
- In a serving bowl, combine the cooled farro, goat cheese, cranberries, green onion and parsley. Pour in the dressing. Toss to combine. Serve.
The dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Notes
- Note 1: The farro can be cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot.
- Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
25.6g
(9%)
Protein
3.6g
(7%)
Fat
1.2g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Cholesterol
3.4mg
(1%)
Sodium
61.8mg
(3%)
Fiber
2.9g
(12%)
Sugar
8.1g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.6g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.6g | 7% |
| Fat | 1.2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 61.8mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8.1g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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