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Farro Salad with Grilled Turkey, Lemon, Herbs & Feta
This one plate summery meal has a surprising protein option––grilled turkey! It is absolutely delicious, and goes perfectly with tender farro, tangy lemon, fresh herbs, and creamy feta cheese.
Prep Time
12 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
13 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
403 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the turkey:
- 2 turkey thigh bone-in, skin-on
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/2 cup parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup mint (finely chopped)
- lemon zest and juice of 1
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the farro salad:
- lemon zest and juice of 1
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- black pepper
- salt
- 6 cups farro cooked
- 1/2 cup parsley (roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup mint roughly chopped, leaves
- 6 cups arugula
- 4 ounces feta cheese (110g)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the turkey thighs with the garlic, herbs, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the turkey thoroughly in the marinade, spreading the marinade between the meat and the skin as well. Cover, refrigerate, and allow to marinate overnight (about 12 hours).
- Heat your grill to high, and sear the turkey thighs skin-side down for about 15 minutes. Flip the turkey thighs, reducing the heat in your grill until it reaches about 350 degrees. Cover and continue to cook (approximately 45 minutes at 350 degrees F) until the turkey’s internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F. During this process, check the turkey periodically to make sure it isn’t drying out.
- (Alternatively, you can roast the turkey in your oven. Simply heat your oven to 425 degrees F and roast for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees, and continue roasting for another 45 minutes.)
- Once cooked, allow the turkey to rest on a cutting board. While the turkey is resting, prepare the farro salad. Combine the lemon zest and juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss in the cooked farro, parsley, mint, and arugula.
- To serve, add a bed of salad to the plate. Slice the turkey and serve on top, along with a sprinkling of feta cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
403kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
1156mg
(48%)
Potassium
331mg
(7%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1647IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1156mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1647IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.