Farro Salad with Peas & Arugula
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Farro Salad with Peas & Arugula
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This easy whole grain Farro Salad with Peas and Arugula highlights the fresh flavors of spring! The peas add the perfect pop of sweetness.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 cup dry farro
- 1 ¾ cup vegetable broth
- 1 ¼ cup water
- 1 cup shelled English peas
- 2 cups arugula
- 3 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds toasted in skillet
- 1 ounce thin Parmesan cheese
The Dressing:
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon agave nectar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until light brown, about 1 minute. Add the farro, vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to medium-low and simmer until the farro is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Prepare a bowl of ice water. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peas and cook until bright green and just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to the ice water.
- Combine the farro, peas, arugula, sunflower seeds and dressing. Toss to coat.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave off thin pieces of Parmesan cheese. Add to the salad. Serve.
The Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, agave nectar, salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5Cup
Calories
152.7kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
5.5g
(11%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1.1g
(6%)
Cholesterol
2.2mg
(1%)
Sodium
106.1mg
(4%)
Fiber
3.8g
(15%)
Sugar
1.7g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1527 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5Cup | |
| Calories | 152.7kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 106.1mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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