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Arugula Goat Cheese Salad with Farro and Honey Mustard

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You can view the original post here Arugula Goat Cheese Salad with Brussels sprouts, farro, pecans, and a scrumptious honey mustard dressing. This satisfying salad is equal elements hearty and wholesome, and excellent for weekday lunches. (Add shredded rooster or chickpeas for protein!) That is the type of salad I might eat each single day. Between the hearty textures, wealthy flavors, and creamy parts, it checks off each field for a satisfying salad. I like including shredded rotisserie rooster or canned chickpeas to punch up the protein for a extra satiating meal. It's also possible to toss in some avocado for further heart-healthy fat. The honey mustard dressing is of course gluten free and dairy free , and a lot tastier (and more healthy!) than something bottled. The key ingredient so as to add richness AND creaminess is almond butter (impressed by this dressing by Pinch of Yum ). I strongly counsel doubling the dressing and protecting further readily avai...

Italian Farro Salad with Arugula

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Chewy, full of umami and totally satisfying…this Italian farro salad with arugula is just what you need. Inspired by the flavours of Italy, nutty farro pairs with fresh cucumber, rich sun-dried tomatoes and zippy arugula in a mellow red wine vinaigrette. If you’ve already got cooked farro on hand, you’ll have this healthy vegan salad ready in about 10 minutes! I hate to be a cliche, but I love a good salad. Which is why there are plenty of salad recipes in my cookbooks Good For Your Gut and Eat More Plants. And my favourite type of salads are ones that eat like a MEAL. So, adding whole grains like farro to your favourite salads is a wonderful way to make them even more filling and satisfying. Plus, the dietitian in me loves that farro adds plenty of fibre as well as plant-based protein to make your salads even more nutritious. This Italian farro salad with arugula combines two plants I don’t think we eat enough of: arugula and farro ( what, you were expecting ...