Spring Salad Recipe with Farro and Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
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Spring Salad Recipe with Farro and Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
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This Spring Salad Recipe with Farro and LemonThyme Vinaigrette is packed with seasonal greens and vegetables for an unbelievable flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 lemon vinaigrette recipe
- 1/2 candied pecans recipe
- 4 cups of cooked Farro
- 1 cup of trimmed green beans
- ½ bunch of asparagus cut into 1" pieces
- 1 cup of spring peas
- 12 ounces of spring mix lettuce
- 6 hard boiled eggs shelled and cut in half
- 1 bunch of cherry tomatoes
- 2 Thinly sliced radishes
- 2 peeled seeded and sliced avocados
- micro greens for garnish
- sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing the lemon vinaigrette dressing and set it aside.
- Make the candied pecans and then set them to the side.
- Cook the farro according to the package, rinse it, and chill it.
- Make the candied pecans and set them aside.
- Par boil the green beans, asparagus, and peas in a large pot of boiling salted water. First, add in the beans and asparagus for 90 seconds and then add in the peas and cook for a further 90 seconds.
- Rinse and chill the vegetables immediately.
- To Plate: Place the greens in a large bowl and accessorize with the cooked farro, par-boiled green beans, asparagus and peas, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, radishes, candied pecans, avocados, and micro green and serve alongside the vinaigrette.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this salad up to 1 day before. Just be sure it is not yet mixed with the dressing. In addition, it would be best to leave the hard-boiled eggs and avocado un-cut.
- How to Store: Cover and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will not freeze.
- Feel free to use whatever salad dressing you’d like.
- You can swap out, remove, or substitute any vegetables in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
777kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
152g
(51%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
197mg
(66%)
Sodium
323mg
(13%)
Potassium
926mg
(26%)
Fiber
25g
(100%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
1186IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 777 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 777kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 152g | 51% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 197mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 926mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 25g | 100% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 1186IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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21 reviews
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