Arugula Goat Cheese Salad with Farro and Honey Mustard

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry farro

4 packed cups arugula

6 oz. shredded/shaved Brussels sprouts (about 3 scant cups)

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 (4-oz.) log goat cheese, crumbled (sub feta or grated sharp white cheddar)

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or 1 can drained/rinsed chickpeas)

1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (from 1 to 2 oranges)

3 Tbsp. creamy almond butter

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp. honey

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

A few grinds of cracked black pepper

Directions

Cook Farro:Fill a medium pot half full of water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Add farro; reduce heat and simmer until the farro is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes for pearled farro; 20 to 30 minutes for semi-pearled farro; up to 40 minutes for whole farro. Drain, then spread grains onto a large plate or sheet pan to cool for 15 minutes.

While farro cools, prepare Almond Honey Mustard Dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and mixing until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine arugula, Brussels sprouts, pecans, and farro; season with a pinch of salt and give it a toss. Add dressing and toss to combine. Add goat cheese and chicken (or chickpeas); toss again. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 cups
• Calories: 400 kcal
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Sodium: 620 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 27 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 7 g
• Protein: 16 g