Pomegranate Chicken Farro Salad Exps Hca20 176125 E08 20 2b

Pomegranate, Chicken and Farro Salad

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min. + cooling YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked farro, rinsed, or wheat berries
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper, optional
  • 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • 1. Place farro in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • 2. Arrange farro, avocados, chicken, apricots, green onions, walnuts, and jalapeno if desired, on a platter. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Serve dressing with salad.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 482 calories, 24g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 23g protein.

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