Crunchy Nutty Farro Salad
 
Ingredients
For the salad:
  • Mixed lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 diced cucumber
  • ⅓ cup craisins
  • ½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup salted sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled farro
  • chickpeas, optional, for protein
Balsamic Vinaigrette with steeped onions:
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, cut into super thin strips
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Prepare the dressing. Combine vinegars, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Pour over sliced red onions. Let sit for at least a half hour to let onions marinate.
  2. Combine all salad ingredients. Top with dressing and toss before serving.
Recipe by Between Carpools at https://betweencarpools.com/another-winner-salad-crunchy-nutty-farro-salad/