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Farro Salad With Grilled Asparagus

A hearty and healthy farro salad with grilled asparagus, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro uncooked
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the farro according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  3. 3. Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and grill for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred. Remove from grill and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked farro, grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
  6. 6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Asparagus, Farro, Healthy
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