Spring Garden Farro Salad

This spring-inspired farro salad brings fresh, seasonal produce including radishes, asparagus, watercress and green leaf lettuce. Protein is boosted with ancient grain, farro, which has 12g of protein in a cup along with goat cheese. Goat cheese is available year round but actually seasonal for spring. As goats are grazing on fresh greens they produce a richer milk and cheese flavor. For spring salads, asparagus is best served blanched to give it a fresh, crisp taste without being too tough. The earthy and bitter flavors from the farro and asparagus are balanced by the peppery radish slices and creamy cheese. Top with a sweeter dressing like a lemon honey or strawberry vinaigrette.

Spring Garden Farro Salad

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Servings: 2

Calories: 160

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups green lettuce leaves
• 0.5 cups asparagus, blanched, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup radishes, sliced, cut in half
• 1/2 cup cooked farro
• 2-3 tbsp goat cheese, crumbles
• 1/4 cup watercress

Method

 

1. Toss green leaf lettuce with asparagus, radishes, and cooked farro.
2. Top with goat cheese and watercress.
3. Add a honey lemon vinaigrette or your favorite salad dressing.

Notes

160 calories per serving, 20g carb, 8g protein, 5g fat