Guerneville Grain Salad

Guerneville Grain Salad

DESCRIPTION

This beautiful and fresh grain salad is a simple entree or side dish that can be prepped ahead of time as an easy weekday option.

Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
about 1 1/4 cups
Meal
Brunch Dinner
Course
Main Side

Total Time

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
330 cal
Total Fat
23 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
14.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.269 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
55 mg
Carbohydrates
44 g
Dietary Fiber
11 g
Total Sugars
13 g
Protein
11 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
120 mg
Iron
4 mg
Potassium
960 mg

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup walnut oil

  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey

  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder

  • 1/4 cup sliced shallots

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped California walnuts

Salad

  • 1 cup farro, cooked according to package directions and chilled

  • 1 (5-oz.) package Spinach & Arugula Salad Blend

  • 1 cup shaved Brussels sprouts

  • 1 cup shaved red cabbage

  • 1 cup alfalfa sprouts

  • 1 large honey crisp apple, cored and cut into thin julienne strips

  • 3/4 cup California walnuts, toasted

  • Crumbled goat or feta cheese and clover sprouts (optional garnishes)

Preparation

  1. Puree all dressing ingredients except walnuts until smooth in a small blender. Stir in walnuts.

  2. Place chilled farro in a large bowl and drizzle with dressing; toss well to coat. (May be prepared 1 day in advance at this point and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.)

  3. Add greens, brussels sprouts, cabbage, sprouts and apple; toss again lightly to coat all ingredients with dressing.

  4. Sprinkle with walnuts and garnish with cheese and sprouts, as desired.