Get a dose of whole grains and veggies with this asparagus and tomato farro salad.
Asparagus and Tomato Farro Salad
Farro is a healthy and nutritious whole grain. It’s packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is a great alternative to other popular grains such as rice, quinoa, buckwheat and barley, among others.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of farro
- 4 cups of water
- 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/2 bunch of asparagus (1/3-1/2 lb)
- 1/2 pint halved cherry tomatoes
- 8-10 cloves of garlic, roasted
- 12 kalamata olives
- 1/2 lemon
- Oregano, parsley, arugula, fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
- Add farro, water and a pinch of salt to a saucepan, cover, bring to a boil and cook for 20 to 30 minutes until farro softens.
- Add the olive oil to another pan and heat over medium heat.
- Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut them into 1 inch″ sections. Add them to the pan and toss to coat them in the olive oil.
- When the asparagus has softened, add the lemon juice and stir.
- Remove pan from heat. Add garlic, tomatoes and kalamata olives to asparagus and stir.
- Toss with farro, arugula, spinach and oregano. Finish with salt and pepper and serve!
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