Apple Farro Salad

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Weight Watchers Apple Farro Salad is a flavorful and nutrient-dense recipe. You can create this salad with the nutty flavor of farro, apples, and mustard vinegar dressing. This salad is perfect for the Weight Watchers diet program due to its high carb and protein content. Its vivid and fresh aromas will make this salad a regular part of your food routine. You can modify the salad ingredients according to your choice and taste. This Weight Watchers Apple Farro Salad contains fiber, protein, and carbs. This tangy and hearty salad is an ideal option for anyone controlling their body weight. Because each serving of this salad contains only 7 grams of fat and seven grams of protein. Additionally, the items used to make this salad are easy to find and affordable.

STATS

  • Course: Lunch
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: 16 mins
  • Preparation Time: Sixteen minutes
  • Cook Time: Zero mins

EQUIPMENT

  • Two bowls
  • One spoon
  • Serving bowls

INGREDIENTS

  • Olive oil One tbsp
  • One tbsp of apple cider vinegar
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • One tbsp. lemon juice
  • Honey two tsp
  • Salt 1/8 tsp
  • 1/8 tsp of crushed black pepper
  • Garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon
  • Two cups of chopped apples
  • Cooked farro 3 cups
  • Two oz. of crumbled feta cheese
  • Half a cup of chopped cilantro
  • One-fourth cup of sliced almonds
  • Sweetened dried cranberries1/4 cup
  • Two cups of fresh arugula leaves
  • Fresh parsley one tbsp

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the honey, garlic powder, salt, mustard, olive oil, black pepper, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar to a bowl.
  2. After that, mix all ingredients with a spoon until a silky smooth dressing is created.
  3. Set aside the bowl for about 6 to 7 minutes.
  4. Next, add parsley, arugula, dried cranberries, almonds, celery, feta cheese, cooked farro, and chopped apples to a big bowl.
  5. Then, pour the mustard apple cider vinegar mixture over the dried salad ingredients.
  6. Again, combine all items until the mustard mixture absorbs into the salad.
  7. The tasty Weight Watchers Apple Farro Salad is ready.
  8. Place the salad in small serving bowls and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the farro salad with grilled pork or roasted chicken.
  • Enjoy it with cooked chickpeas or turkey cutlets.
  • Turkey sausage or pan-seared scallops go well with the apple farro salad.
  • Pair this salad with roasted butternut squash and chicken Caesar.
  • Accompany it with Weight Watchers-friendly white wine or infused water.

TIPS

  • Choose fresh and good-quality apples to prepare this farro salad.
  • Opt for farro that cooks easily, such as pearl farro.
  • Add crushed seeds & nuts like walnuts & pumpkin seeds in the salad.
  • Utilize a flavorful and good brand of apple cider vinegar.
  • Experiment with different types of grains instead of farro.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • We can put the leftover Farro salad in a sealed box and refrigerate it for one day.

Freezer:

  • This faro salad is not freezer-friendly. The salad will get soggy after freezing due to the farro and apples.

FAQs

Could I use other grains in place of Farro?

  • Yes, you can utilize brown rice, barley, or quinoa instead of farro. But the Weight Watchers points and calorie count will be altered.

Which kind of apples is ideal for this salad?

  • Utilize Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, which are crisp and slightly tangy. These types go well with the Farro salad flavors.

Can I replace the apples with other varieties of fruit?

  • Yes, you can utilize other fruit varieties such as berries & grapes as a substitute for apples.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Szie one round cup
Total servings 6
Total Calories 224 kcal
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Protein 7 g
Total Fat 7 g
Sugar 9 g
Sodium 179 mg
Iron 1 mg
Each serving of the apple farro salad has five (5) Weight Watchers points.