This grain salad with cranberries, walnuts and reduced-fat goat cheese makes for a perfect picnic treat when topped with its zesty and healthy avocado-based dressing.
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Nutrition Facts
Farro Salad Lemon Fresh Dill Herbed Dressing
Calories
320 Per ServingProtein
11g Per ServingFiber
8g Per ServingNutrition Facts
Calories | 320 | |
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Total Fat | 13.5 g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | |
Cholesterol | 4 mg | |
Sodium | 180 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 41 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 8 g | |
Sugars | 5 g | |
Protein | 11 g |
Dietary Exchanges
2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 2 fat
Ingredients
Salad Dressing Ingredients
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1/2 avocado (peeled, pitted) -
1/4 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt -
2 tablespoons lemon juice -
1 teaspoon shallots (chopped) -
3 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped) -
1 tsp avocado oil -
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar -
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salad Base Ingredients
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2 avocados (diced) -
2 cups dry farro -
3 ounces reduced-fat goat cheese (crumbled) -
4 cups arugula -
1/3 cup green onion or scallions (chopped) -
1/4 cup dried cranberries -
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
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Prepare farro according to package directions. -
Prepare salad dressing, combine ingredients into a food processor and process to a smooth consistency. Refrigerate any remaining dressing for future use. -
In a large bowl, combine cooked farro with arugula, green onion, cranberries, chopped walnuts and apples. -
Drizzle the Avo Lemon & Fresh Dill Herbed dressing and sprinkle goat cheese on top of the salad.