Recipe: Farro Green Energy Salad

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

• 1 head of kale washed, stems removed, and chopped
• 1 head of broccoli washed, heads removed and chopped into bite sized pieces
• 1 cup craisins
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 container cherry tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups farro rinsed and cooked according to the direction on the package, and chilled
• 1 yellow pepper cleaned and sliced
• 4 tbsp parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts diced
• 1/2 red onion diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
• 2 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Cook 1 1/2 cups of farro according to the directions on the box and chill.
2. While the farro is cooking wash and prep the other salad ingredients.
3. Once farro has cooled combine all the vegetables in with the farro in a large mixing bowl. (omit the almonds and parmesan cheese)
4. In a separate bowl combine extra virgin olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, water, and honey. Mix well and dress the salad.
5. Sprinkle the top of the salad with 4 tbsp fresh grated parmesan cheese and sliced almonds.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

From the kitchen of: Get Healthy U