Quick and Easy Healthy Lunch Box Recipes: Farro and Broccoli Salad Delight
A delicious and nutritious farro and broccoli salad that makes for an ideal lunch box recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup farro
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cook the farro according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the farro and broccoli.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the farro and broccoli mixture and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Quick and Easy Healthy Lunch Box Recipes, Farro and Broccoli Salad