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Heart Healthy Warm Roasted Sweet Potato, Farro and Greens Salad Recipe

               
Warm Roasted Sweet Potato, Farro and Greens Salad
Indulge in a nutrient-packed meal with our heart-healthy Warm Roasted Sweet Potato, Farro and Greens Salad! Perfectly roasted sweet potatoes lend a caramelized sweetness to nutty farro, crisp apple, and fresh mixed greens, creating a delicious medley of flavors and textures that can be enjoyed anytime of the year.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
Salad
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked farro, rinsed
1/2 cup sliced radishes
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
1 apple, diced
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cups kale
2 cups mixed greens
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
2 Tbsp sunflower seeds
Dressing
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Directions
Salad
Step 1

For the salad: Preheat oven to 400°. On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potato cubes with the olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the farro and 3 cups water. Bring the water to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer about 30 minutes, or until the farro is just tender. Drain the farro. In a bowl, toss the cooked farro with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potato, cooked farro, radishes, feta, apple, lemon juice and black pepper to taste.

Dressing
Step 1

For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar and mustard.

Step 2

In a large serving bowl, combine the kale and greens. Top with the farro salad. Sprinkle with the herbs and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 195
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Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:195
total fat:7g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:95mg
total carb:28g
fibers:4g
sugars:3g
proteins:5g

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Heart Healthy Warm Roasted Sweet Potato, Farro and Greens Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
Salad
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked farro, rinsed
1/2 cup sliced radishes
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
1 apple, diced
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cups kale
2 cups mixed greens
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
2 Tbsp sunflower seeds
Dressing
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Directions
Salad
Step 1

For the salad: Preheat oven to 400°. On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potato cubes with the olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the farro and 3 cups water. Bring the water to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer about 30 minutes, or until the farro is just tender. Drain the farro. In a bowl, toss the cooked farro with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potato, cooked farro, radishes, feta, apple, lemon juice and black pepper to taste.

Dressing
Step 1

For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar and mustard.

Step 2

In a large serving bowl, combine the kale and greens. Top with the farro salad. Sprinkle with the herbs and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

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