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Farro Salad

Delicious Farro Salad: A Crunchy, Nutritious Boost!

Enjoy a vibrant Farro Salad that's packed with protein and texture, perfect for a healthy meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Grains
  • 1 cup Quinoa Gluten-free grain
  • 1 cup Farro Hearty grain
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cabbage Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded
  • 1 cup Peas Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Black-eyed peas
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • chef's knife
  • Grater
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, combine quinoa and farro with water according to package instructions, usually about 1 cup of grains to 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer, covered, for about 15–20 minutes, or until grains are tender. Fluff the grains with a fork and set aside to cool.
  2. While the grains are cooling, finely chop the cabbage and shred the carrots. If using fresh peas, shell them; if using frozen, measure out the desired amount. Prepare the black-eyed peas as needed.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa and farro with the finely chopped vegetables and black-eyed peas. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
  5. Taste your salad and adjust with a pinch of salt or another drizzle of honey if needed.
  6. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for about an hour to deepen the flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Farro Salad can be customized with proteins like grilled chicken or seared salmon for a heartier meal.

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