Eat like a Florida Panthers hockey player!

Each week, we'll share a new TRULY Delicious recipe from the Amerant Bank Arena Kitchen, that you can make right at home. This week, it's Farro Salad with a Twist! This stellar salad is a staff favorite with fresh, crisp, green apple chunks and light farro for an excellent source of fiber and protein.

Set for a serving for 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Whole Grain Farro
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Shallot (chopped or sliced thin)
• 1/3 cup Olive Oil
• 3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 tsp Honey
• Ground Black Pepper
• 2 cups Arugula
• 1 Green Apple (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup Chopped Basil
• 1/8 cup Chopped Parsley
• 1/4 cup Toasted Pecans or Almonds (chopped)

Instructions:

1. Combine farro, vegetable broth, salt and bay leaf in a pot and bring to a boil
2. Reduce and simmer until farro is tender and no broth remains (Approx. 20-30 min.)
3. Transfer mixture to a bowl to cool
4. Sautee shallot in a pan until golden brown
5. To make the dressing: Combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and honey. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Combine farro, shallots, apple, basil, parsley, and nuts (and cheese, if wanted) together in a bowl
7. Toss all with dressing and voila! Enjoy!

 

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