Spring Garden Farro Salad

This spring garden 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 the earthy salad flavors 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