Farro Fruit Salad Recipe
- FibonacciMD
- Jun 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 22
This colorful Farro Fruit Salad is packed with fiber and heart-healthy ingredients, making it a delicious choice for those following a low-cholesterol, low saturated fat vegetarian lifestyle.
Creative Cooking for the Health-Conscious Gourmet
by Mary B Grosvenor, MS, RD and
Fruit and whole grains make a great combination for a cool summer meal. This refreshing salad combines the natural sweetness of grapes, cherries, and blueberries with the hearty chew of farro. Enjoy it as a side or as a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
1 cup cherries
1 cup blueberries
1cup grapes
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
2 tbsp honey
Instructions
Add 3 cups water and 1 cup farro to pot. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook for 10 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and fluff with a fork. Let cool.
Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, salt, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves and honey to make the dressing.
Preheat small frypan to medium, add the pecans and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
Rinse fruit, cut grapes into halves or quarters.
Transfer cooled farro to bowl, add fruit, and gently toss with dressing.
Sprinkle with pecans and serve.
Makes 6 servings
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories 350, Total Fat 16g, Saturated Fat 1.8g, Cholesterol 0mg,
Total Carbohydrate 44g, Dietary fiber 7g, Protein 6g, Potassium 330mg,
Sodium 195mg
Editor’s Note- This recipe is appropriate for a low-cholesterol, low saturated fat, and low carb vegetarian dietary regimen. And an excellent source of fiber.
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