Spring into Healthy Eating - Farro with Spring Vegetables

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

farro

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Regular tomatoes are often less expensive.

Cook farro according to package instructions until tender, then drain and cool.

Chop cherry tomatoes in halves and cucumber into small cubes.

Finely dice red onion and chop fresh parsley and mint.

In a large bowl, combine cooked farro, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and herbs.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients.

Add arugula and sliced avocado just before serving.

Slice radishes thinly and sprinkle on top for garnish.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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