Late Summer Farro Salad

Name: Late Summer Farro Salad
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup farro; 1 cup corn kernels; ½ cup almonds; ⅓ cup olive oil; ¼ cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 cup chopped fresh basil; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; 4 scallions, sliced

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This salad uses late-summer produce and herbs to create a simple, delicious side for any meal. Every bite is full of fresh herbs, sweet corn, and tomatoes, crunchy almonds, and complimented by a bright, tangy lemon dressing. Farro is an ancient whole grain. It is actually the specific name for a common type of wheat. It has a delectable chewy texture and nutty flavor when cooked. Farro is a great source of iron and is extremely high in fiber.

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Directions

Mealthy Tip

Feel free to substitute any grain for the farro (quinoa, millet, brown rice). For a protein boost, add a can of chickpeas or any of your favorite beans. To add more greens, mix in 3 cups of chopped spinach.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 458 calories; 32g fat; 35.7g carbohydrates; 13g protein; 17mg cholesterol; 613mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 458		Calories from Fat 291
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g		50%
	Saturated Fat 6g	31%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
	Monounsaturated Fat 19.9g
Cholesterol 17mg		6%
Sodium 613mg		26%
Total Carbohydrate 35.7g		12%
	Dietary Fiber 8g	31%
	Sugars 7.9g
Protein 13g

Vitamin A 35%		Vitamin C 33%
Calcium 16%		Iron 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Vegan Vegetarian Mediterranean Quick And Easy Salads Picnic Farro No Meat

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Shannon Whittier says:

Big winner at my house! I added chicken and only added a few tbs of the lemon juice instead of the 1/4 cup. The farro took awhile to cook but it was well worth it!!! Very delicious

Jessica Scott says:

This was my first time cooking with farro and I really enjoyed it. Not the easiest ingredient to find in stores, but the flavor of this dish was magnificent. The basil and mint were my favorite, they pair wonderfully together.

Pinney Stern says:

I really enjoyed this salad. I changed it up, I soaked the farrow, rinsed and forgot it in the frig; it was minimally sprouted, just a little pop of a spout, I decided not cook it. . This salad was chewy and energizing. I also had to substitute red wine vinegar for the acid. Thanks for this one!