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Farro Salad with Peas & Arugula

This easy whole grain Farro Salad with Peas and Arugula highlights the fresh flavors of spring! The peas add the perfect pop of sweetness.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 10 Cups
Calories: 1527 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine the farro, peas, arugula, sunflower seeds and dressing. Toss to coat.
  4. Using a vegetable peeler, shave off thin pieces of Parmesan cheese. Add to the salad. Serve.
The Dressing:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, agave nectar, salt and pepper.

Notes

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.