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Veggie-Packed Mediterranean Farro Salad

Foodie Loves Fitness
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings 6 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro or about 3 cups cooked
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1-6 oz jar of marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup pignolia nuts
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice from 1/2 medium lemon
  • 1/2 TBSP honey
  • 1/2 TSP salt plus more to taste if needed
  • 1/8 TSP pepper plus more to taste if needed

Instructions
 

  • Cook the farro according to directions.
  • Meanwhile, dice the pepper, chop the baby spinach and basil, and mince the red onion. Drain the artichoke hearts and roughly chop them. Place everything in a mixing bowl.
  • Toast the pignolia nuts just until lightly browned (They burn easily, so keep an eye on them!). Place them in the bowl.
  • Make the dressing by whisking the olive oil, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Once the farro is done cooking, drain any water off (if necessary) allow it to slightly cool.
  • Add the farro to the bowl. Sprinkle in the feta cheese, salt and pepper. Mix everything well. Drizzle in the dressing, mix again, then do a taste test to adjust seasonings if needed.
  • This salad is great warm or cold. It stores in the fridge well, but if you're planning to serve it later, I suggest waiting to mix the dressing in closer to serving time.

Notes

*One serving of this salad also contains 42% Vitamin C, 55% Vitamin A and 18% Iron recommended DVs.*

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 9g
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