Guerneville Grain Salad

Guerneville Grain Salad

Total Time

40 Mins

Serves

8

Serving Size

about 1 1/4 cups

Meal

Brunch Dinner

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.

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.

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
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