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Heirloom Tomato and Avocado Farro Salad with Mint-Lime Dressing | https://www.theroastedroot.net
Servings: 4 Servings

Farro Salad Recipe

5 from 2 votes
A light, simple side salad recipe, this Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Farro Salad with Lime-Mint Dressing is magically zesty. A quick and easy farro salad recipe that leaves you feeling refreshed!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked farro
  • 1 small heirloom tomato diced
  • 1 avocado sliced or diced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon mint finely chopped
  • 1 clove large garlic minced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse 1 cup of farro. Add farro and 3 cups of water to a saucepan and bring it to a full boil.
  • Cover it, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 35 minutes.
  • Drain any excess water. Set aside and allow to cool.
  • Chop the heirloom tomato and slice or dice the avocado. Toss together with the cooked farro.
  • Whisk together the oil, lime juice, zest, mint, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Pour the oil/lime juice mixture over the farro and veggies and toss together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (of 4), Calories: 296kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 108mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 6g
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free, easy healthy recipes, gluten free recipes, gut healthy recipes, healthy
Author: Julia