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June 3, 2019

Farro Spinach Salad with Apples & Honey Dijon

Name: Farro Spinach Salad with Apples & Honey Dijon
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Bag Fresh Spinach; 1/2 cup Farro; 1/3 cup Pine Nuts (toasted (can substitute any nut)); ½ cup Shaved Parmesan Slices; 1 ½ cup Apple Slices (about 2 apples); ½ Red Onion (sliced thin); 1/4 cup Olive Oil; Juice of ½ lemon; 1 tbsp Balsamic; 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 1 Garlic Clove (minced); 2 tbsp Honey; Pinch of Salt; Pinch of Pepper

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Simple & healthy, this farro spinach salad with apples has a delicious honey Dijon dressing, shaved Parmesan cheese, sliced red onion and toasted pine nuts.

A large white bowl of spinach salad with farro, pine nuts, shaved parmesan, sliced apples, red onions and a honey dijon dressing.

Not only is this spinach & farro salad tasty, but it’s healthy, easy to make, and a delightful step up from your boring old salad routine.

Raw spinach makes an excellent lettuce alternative. It’s got more minerals, vitamins and fiber than regular lettuce. Its leaves are nice and tender (kind of like butter lettuce!) making it great for eating raw.

Farro is an ancient grain with similar texture to barley. It’s got a nutty flavor with a chewy texture, making it a great add-in on salads! It’s also a good source of protein and vitamins A & E.

A wooden cutting board with saved parmesan cheese, sliced red apples, thinly sliced red onion, a small bowl of toasted pine nuts, and a small bowl of cooked farro. A big white bowl of fresh spinach is next to the prepare ingredients.

To make this easy and healthy farro spinach salad with apples:

Combine raw spinach, cooked farro, thin sliced red onions and thin sliced apples in a large bowl.
Top with toasted pine nuts, shaved Parmesan pieces.
Pour honey Dijon dressing onto the salad, and toss to evenly combine.
Serve cold or at room temp.

The dressing for this spinach farro salad is super flavorful, made with:

Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Balsamic Vinegar
Honey
Dijon Mustard
Garlic
Salt & Pepper

A small mason jar of honey dijon dressing for spinach and farro salad with apples.

A couple of tips:

If you don’t plan on eating the whole salad in one sitting, I recommend leaving it undressed and tossing with the dressing as served because as the spinach sits, it will get wilted.
Pine nuts compliment the flavors in the salad nicely, however if you’d rather use another type of nut such as walnut, pistachio, etc. feel free!
For added protein and to make this a complete meal, top with grilled chicken, spinach or steak!

Farro spinach salad with apples is a great salad recipe for any season: perfect for fall, winter, spring or summer, it’s light and healthy for any occasion.

What to serve with this spinach salad?

For more delicious salad recipes try:

Asian Salad with Sesame Peanut Dressing
Kale & Lentil Salad Bowls
No Mayo Avocado Tuna Salad

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