Another Winner Salad: Crunchy, Nutty Farro Salad 

Farro is one of those ingredients that once you add once, you’ll keep adding to your salads. Besides for being a filling, delightful grain, farro is also a source of protein and fiber, making this bowl one that’s full of nutrients (and enjoyment). 

This is the perfect salad to add to any meal, and the dressing is incredible too.

Crunchy Nutty Farro Salad

 

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Ingredients

For the salad:

• Mixed lettuce
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1 diced cucumber
• ⅓ cup craisins
• ½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• ½ cup salted sunflower seeds
• 1 cup cooked and cooled farro
• chickpeas, optional, for protein

Balsamic Vinaigrette with steeped onions:

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 small red onion, cut into super thin strips
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the dressing. Combine vinegars, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Pour over sliced red onions. Let sit for at least a half hour to let onions marinate.
2. Combine all salad ingredients. Top with dressing and toss before serving.

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