Greens and Grains Salad
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min | 🕒 Total Time: 15 min
🍽️ Servings: 5-6
Salad Ingredients:
2 ½ cups red cabbage, finely diced
2 ½ cups kale, finely diced
¾ cup parsley, finely chopped
1 cup cucumbers, finely diced
¾ cup red onion, finely diced
1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
¼ cup dill, finely chopped
¼ cup mint, finely chopped
Grains:
3 cups quinoa (individual serving size: ½ cup)
3 cups farro (individual serving size: ½ cup)
Dressing Ingredients:
¾ cups, cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup, red wine vinegar
Optional Topping:
Avocado
Instructions:
Prep all salad ingredients and mix together in a large container.
I prefer not to add my grains to the main salad base and instead add them when I plate. Feel free to do either. The serving size for the grains is ½ cup each.
This salad can be served cold or you can choose to warm it, which is what I do. I microwave for up to one minute and then add a bit of dressing and ¼ cubed avocado.
💚The Healthy Bit: Farro* 💚
Farro is a nutrient-dense ancient wheat grain with a chewy texture and nutty flavor. It is rich in fiber, protein, magnesium, and iron, and offers many potential health benefits including enhanced digestive function and improved blood sugar regulation. Due to its fiber content, it can help you feel more full which promotes healthy weight management. It also provides sustained energy and supports muscle function.
Farro offers significantly higher protein (7-8g per serving) and fiber than white or brown rice. While rice is gluten-free and often fluffier, farro provides more iron, calcium, and magnesium.
Please Note: Farro contains gluten and is not good for those with gluten allergies, celiac disease, leaky gut, or other intestinal issues.
