Colorful Farro Salad

Farro is a nutritious grain that is popularly used in salads, soups, and other side dishes. 

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients
1 cup farro or brown rice, uncooked
2½ cups water
1 (15 oz) can low sodium chickpeas, drained & rinsed 
1½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1½ cups carrots, shredded
2 cups spinach, chopped

For Dressing: 
3 Tbs balsamic vinegar 
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 
1 Tbs Dijon mustard 
2 Tbs finely chopped oregano or 2 tsp dried
1 Tbs garlic 
Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

1. Pour farro into a sauce pot and cover with water.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Allow the farro to simmer for 20-30 minutes. 
2. ​Place the cooked farro in a large bowl and mix in the vegetables.
3. In a small bowl or cup, stir together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Pour evenly over the farro and vegetables.
4. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve. 

Nutrition Information
Serving Size: ¾ cup

Calories: 270
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 280mg
Carbohydrates: 45g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 7g