Heart Healthy Bell Pepper and Farro Salad

Name: Heart Healthy Bell Pepper and Farro Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup farro; 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 small red onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint; 1 tsp liquid aminos

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Mediterranean | Vegan | Vegetarian

Heart Healthy Bell Pepper and Farro Salad

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Sweet bell peppers, lemon juice, and parsley paired with farro make this healthy recipe a satisfying side dish or light entree. Refrigerate this zesty grain salad for at least an hour before serving — this ensures maximum flavor.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

178

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How to Make Bell Pepper and Farro Salad

Step 1

Cook farro according to package directions, substituting water with vegetable broth. In a large salad bowl, toss cooked farro, bell peppers and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk garlic, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, mint and liquid aminos, if using. Pour dressing over the farro mixture and toss to combine.
Step 2

Refrigerate salad, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 1 hour. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 cup

178

Calories

6

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

63

mg

Sodium

28

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

5

g

Fiber

6

g

Protein

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