Enjoy both greens and grains in this hearty springtime salad!

Serving Size: 3/4 cup

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

Dressing:

• 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• Salt to taste

Salad:

• 1 bunch asparagus, sliced in 2” pieces
• 3 cups farro, cooked
• 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 5 green onions, white parts thinly sliced
• 2 cups baby arugula
• ½ bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped
• Salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. For the dressing, place Dijon, lemon juice, sugar, and garlic in food processor. Process for 10 seconds while drizzling in the olive oil.
2. For the salad, fill a small mixing bowl with 2 cups water and 1 cup ice and set aside. Bring 3 cups of water to boil in a saucepan. Immerse cut asparagus in the boiling water for 1 minute. Remove from water and immediately place in ice water bath.
3. Combine farro, fennel, celery, green onions, arugula, and parsley in a large bowl.
4. Drain asparagus and combine with farro salad mix and salad dressing in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Information / Amount per serving

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