Chicken Farro Cranberry Nut Salad

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.
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Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Kerry Rose

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