Summary
If you love a salad that offers more than greens, bursts with flavor, is packed with nutrients and includes lots of textures, then look no further than this Lemon Basil Farro Salad. Chewy and nutty farro is the hearty base, mixed with filling beans, spicy arugula, sweet tomatoes, savory basil and bright lemon. Enjoy this salad by itself as the main course, alongside your main meal or as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large bowl, add all of the salad ingredients — farro, tomato, cucumber, white beans, green onion, and arugula.
In a food processor or blender, add all of the dressing ingredients.
Blend until smooth.
Taste for additional flavors of your choice such as extra lemon, basil, salt or pepper.
Pour on top of the farro salad bowl and mix well.
Chef's Notes
Substitutions
Instead of farro use organic wheat berries, quinoa, Kamut, or another grain of your choosing.
In place of arugula use spinach, kale, or red leaf lettuce. Or a combination!
In place of tomato or cucumber use whatever delicious vegetables you have on hand such as radish, asparagus, broccoli, or red cabbage.
Layer it up
Add sliced avocado for some creaminess to complement the cucumber crunch.
Add more herbs such as cilantro, parsley, or dill.
Stir in some kimchi for a little spice and probiotics.
Top with red pepper flakes for some spice.
Stir in your favorite nuts or seeds like pistachios or pumpkin seeds.
