Raw Asparagus and Farro Salad

Move over rice - we're on the grain train! One way we try to get some extra nutrients into our meals, is incorporating different grains into mealtime.

Farro is a a high-protein, high-fiber ancient whole grain - rich in nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants. Mix that with vibrant, crisp local asparagus and our Maple Mustard Hamonizer spice blend and you have a really healthy salad bowl ready for battle.

The Maple Mustard Hamonizer adds a sweet and savoury bite here, we added a bit of maple syrup to enhance that component and bring everything together a little closer.

Raw Asparagus and Farro Salad

Servings

6

Prep Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus, sliced thin on diagonal
  • 1 cup farro (approx. 3 cups total when cooked)
  • 1 tomato, cored and cut in small chunks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Maple Mustard Hamonizer
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Handful of basil, leaves sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook the farro grains according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
  2. Make your dressing; in a small bow add the shallot, white wine vinegar, Maple Mustard Hamonizer, maple syrup and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, add the asparagus and the dressing and toss together well.
  4. Mix in the farro grains and tomatoes; then the basil and parmesan.
  5. Salt to taste. Add a bit more olive oil if feels a bit dry.

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