Crafting A Blissful Bungalow
~ Cultivating Creativity for Daily Living ~
TM
A Note Before You Start
This delicious low cal grain salad is packed with flavor,
a perfect side for a summer barbeque!
Ingredients
8.8 oz bag of Trader Joe’s 10 min Farro
4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp kosher salt
1 bay leaf
1 large shallot, very thinly sliced
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups arugula, chopped
1 green or red apple, chopped
½ cup feta cheese
2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley
¼ cup toasted pecans or walnuts broken into pieces
Preparation
Step 1:
In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Then add farro and bay leaf and boil gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until farro is tender. Drain any remaining liquid and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside to cool.
Step 2:
In the meantime, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine oil and shallots. When the shallots begin to bubble, reduce heat to medium-low for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until shallots are golden and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove shallots from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate. Season with salt. Set oil aside and let it cool.
Step 3:
Dressing: combine cooled olive oil with vinegar, mustard, and honey in a measuring cup. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Step 4:
Assemble salad by combining the cooked farro, crispy shallots, arugula, apple, feta cheese, parsley, and nuts. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Yes, this REALLY is fantastic! My friend served it with salmon and steak at a dinner party and EVERYONE raved about it. Delicious and packed with plenty of nutrients, a home run!
Regina D.