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Strawberry Basil Salad

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked farro
  • 2 cups strawberries, quartered
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • juice of 1 medium lemon, about 3 tablespoons
  • 3 tablespoons torn or chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts
  • balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Prepare the farro using the direct or pre-soak method. I used the pre-soak method.
  2. While farro is cooking wash and prepare the other ingredients.
  3. When farro is ready, drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add in the strawberries, onions, lemon juice, basil, and nuts, toss together.
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Spoon onto serving dish, drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve,

Notes

This salad can be served at room temperature or cold from the fridge.

Other salad add-in options:
celery, cranberries, apples, cucumbers, grapes, olives, green onions.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cup
  • Calories: 234
  • Sugar: 6.4
  • Sodium: 4.3
  • Fat: 10.3
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8
  • Carbohydrates: 32.5
  • Fiber: 5.8
  • Protein: 7.6
  • Cholesterol: 0