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Creamy Springtime Farro Salad - web-5

Creamy SpringTime Farro Salad

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 37 mins
  • Yield: 8-10 1x
  • Category: side dishes, salads, vegetarian, kid friendly
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

The perfect side dish for spring, filled with sweet peas, asparagus, fresh herbs and goat cheese!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Farro
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 lb. asparagus, cut into 1” sticks
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas
  • 2 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add Farro and water to a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. Drain out any excess liquid.
  2. Fill another medium size pot with water. Bring to a boil. Add asparagus and sweet peas to pot, cook vegetables for 3-4 minutes. Remove and immediate add to a large bowl filled with water and ice to blanch the vegetables and stop the cooking process. Drain out water. Set aside.
  3. For the dressing: in a small bowl add garlic clove, fresh thyme, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, ground mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until combined.
  4. In a large serving bowl, add Farro, asparagus, peas, crumbled goat cheese, sliced almonds and dressing. Toss to combine everything and serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 205
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 296 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 3 mg