Chicken Farro Cranberry Nut Spinach Salad
Discover a symphony of flavors and textures with our Chicken Farro Cranberry Nut Salad. This entrée salad is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal, combining the nutty texture of farro, the sweetness of cranberries, the crunch of nuts, and the savory grilled chicken.
Servings 4
Calories 410kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 each fresh garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin ground
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
Farro Ingredients
- 1 cup farro dry
- 2 1/2 cup water
Salad Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp almonds
- 2 Tbsp pistachios
- 1 ea lemon
- 1/8 cup dried cranberries
- 4 cups baby spinach thinly slided (chiffonade)
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
Instructions
Chicken Instructions
- In a bowl combine garlic, cumin, coriander, canola oil and coat chicken breast and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Grill until cooked through, cool and slice into strips.
Farro Instructions
- In a pot add farro and water, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30-minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Chill for assembly.
Salad Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add spinach, chilled farro, almonds, pistachios, 1 Tbsp lemon zest, juice from lemon, canola oil, and cranberries. Toss to combine.
- Serve spinach farro blend topped with 4 oz sliced chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 5g
