Summer Strawberry Farro Salad

This strawberry farro salad is an easy summer salad and quick lunch idea that is full of plant based protein and fiber.

Happy September, everyone! I'm nearing the end of my maternity leave and meant to send this recipe out last week, but time got away from me.

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All right, let me tell you why I love this strawberry farro salad.

• It's high in fiber (yay for fiber!). A diet high in fiber is shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer.
• It's all plant based
• Has all the fresh flavors of summer
• The only thing you have to cook is the farro

What is farro?

Farro is a grain that is chewy, dense and great on salads and soups. It is high in zinc and magnesium and one cup of farro contains about half the recommend amount of fiber in a day.

Where can I find Farro?

You can find farro in the grocery store near the rice, quinoa, wheat berries and grains.

How to make

Typically it will say how to cook the farro on the back of the package. I normally add some flavor and cook the farro in broth (chicken or vegetable) and add any aromatic spices during the cooking process.

I add the liquid (broth or water) over the desired amount of farro in a pot. Cook for about 25 minutes at a simmer.

Ingredients

• Cucumber: You can peel your cucumber if you don't like the skin (ME).
• Chickpeas: For some plant protein. I use a can, rinsed and drained, for this farro salad recipe.
• Dried Cherries: You can find dried cherries near the produce section in the grocery store. I love dried cherries in this 5 ingredient chicken salad recipe too!
• Basil: Optional in this recipe, but so good if you happen to have some in your herb garden!
• Strawberries: Nothing better than a fresh summer strawberry.
• Feta: Brings a salty note to the dish!

I like to let the salad sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before eating just to let the flavors marry together.

If you are looking for more high protein plant based recipes, here are some of my favorites!

• Green Bean Quinoa Salad
• Buffalo Cauliflower Protein Wrap
• Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad
• Lentil Quinoa Salad
• Chickpea salad with Pistachios and Mint
• Butternut Squash Cauliflower Curry

You can always go to my recipes page and click on vegetarian in the side bar to filter out just the vegetarian recipes!

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