Mediterranean Farro Salad Recipe

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Mediterranean Farro Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 10 oz farro - about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1 1/2 tsp koser salt plus 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz green beans, cut into 1-2 pieces (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives (can sub greek olives - yummy)
  • 1 medium red pepper , cut into thin strips (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small bunch of chives , snippped (about 1/4 cup)

Directions:

  1. In medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with the farro. Boil, cover and simmer over medium-low heat about 20 minutes.
  2. Add 1 1/2 tsp salt and simmer until the farro is tender - about another 10 minutes.
  3. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
  4. Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to boil. Add the green beans and stir. Cook 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer green beans to ice water and let cool 2 minutes. Drain.
  6. Once the farro has cooled add the green beans, olives, red pepper, Parmesan, and olives. Stir to combine.
  7. In a small bowl mix together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, mustard, pepper and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Stir to combine.
  8. Pour over salad. Toss to combine and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 117.83 Kcal (493 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.56g 5%
Sodium 338.86mg 14%
Potassium 144.35mg 3%
Total Carbs 19.25g 6%
Sugars 2.19g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5.19g 21%
Protein 4.18g 8%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 52%
Iron 96.4mg 536%
Calcium 38.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.56 Kcal (354 kJ)
Calories from fat 23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.56g 5%
Sodium 243.18mg 14%
Potassium 103.59mg 3%
Total Carbs 13.81g 6%
Sugars 1.57g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.72g 21%
Protein 3g 8%
Vitamin C 22.3mg 52%
Iron 69.2mg 536%
Calcium 27.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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