Strawberry Salad with Farro in a Jar (Arugula)

caitlinbrae — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:30:25 +0000

This strawberry salad with farro is going to become your new favorite salad recipe. Just 8 ingredients plus an easy homemade dressing make this salad so refreshing and delicious.

Strawberry Salad with Farro

Salads are always a good option when it comes to lunch or dinner. Starting with a green base like arugula makes the options endless. And when summer rolls around and the fruits and veggies are booming, this salad is a no brainer. This strawberry salad with farro is super flavorful and you only need 8 ingredients plus a homemade citrus vinaigrette to make it.

This salad is perfect to toss together, especially when the weather starts getting warm and the last thing you want to be doing is cooking in the kitchen! Also, mason jar salad recipes make it super easy to take salad on the go! They work as meal prep lunches, grab and go snacks, or lunch on the road.

Strawberry Salad with Farro Ingredients

If you’re looking to change up your salad game, definitely give this summer strawberry a salad a try. It’s made with fresh, wholesome ingredients and can be scaled up in volume or scaled down to a single serving. Let’s take a minute to break down the main ingredients.

Cooked farro. Farro is a delicious and mild grain that adds vitamins, nutrients and carbohydrates to make a balanced salad meal.

Cucumber adds a light crisp to this salad. The more veggies the better, am I right?

Grilled seasoned chicken breast. To add a bit of protein to this salad, make sure you have some seasoned grilled (or baked) chicken on hand.

Fresh strawberries are a must. They add an all natural sweetness to this salad.

Feta really brings all the ingredients together. It adds a tangy and salty factor that really enhances this salad.

Avocado adds flavor, creaminess and healthy fats.

The fresh mint pairs nicely with all the ingredients in this recipe. It brings out all the fresh flavors and adds tasty bites of mint.

Arugula is the main lettuce used in this salad. Arugula adds a fresh, peppery flavor.

Why you’ll love strawberry salad with farro

This salad is mouthwateringly fresh and delicious. The combination of grains, fruits and vegetables really makes this salad a total winner. Here are a few other reasons why you’ll love it so much!

Strawberry salad is easy to make.

It’s packed with protein, carbs and fats for a balanced meal.

It can be scaled up to make more than one serving, simply double or triple the ingredient sizes!

Strawberry salad with farro is a great way to use in season produce and fresh ingredients.

This salad is so refreshing and wholesome.

It can be made vegan by using dairy free cheese and tofu.

What’s great about this strawberry arugula salad is that it is a great base for a white variety of protein options.

How to make citrus vinaigrette

You may not realize how easy it is to make homemade dressing. If you have oil, vinegar, and seasonings you can make so many different types of dressing. To make this citrus vinaigrette we will be adding orange juice along with the oil and vinegar. Here are the ingredients we are working with.

Light olive oil

Orange juice

Seasonings: salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder

Apple cider vinegar

Honey

Simply combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small jar or container. Whisk until smooth. Chill the dressing in the fridge until ready to use!

Mason jar salad recipe

Since you can make this mason jar salad recipe to go, it’s a great option for outdoor picnics, lunch boxes, and work lunches. What makes the mason jar salad so easy is that you can pour in the dressing, put on the lid, and shake it up! All the ingredients will get coated with dressing and it doesn’t make a mess. Also, if you’re enjoying this salad at home you can dump all the ingredients into a large salad bowl!

Frequently asked questions

What is farro?

Farro is a very nutritious whole grain. It provides an excellent source of vitamin and minerals like magnesium and B vitamins. It’s also a great source of carbohydrates, protein, fiber and iron! Additionally, farro is a great grain to add because salad with farro makes the meal more wholesome and balanced.

How to make homemade dressing?

Homemade dressing could not be any easier! Instead of store bought, take a few minutes to make your own. For this homemade citrus vinaigrette, all you have to do is whisk the ingredients together in a small container or jar. You can also double or triple the recipe to keep extra on hand.

Is arugula good for you?

Not only is arugula a very tasty leaf vegetable, but its also loaded with many nutritional benefits. To name a few, arugula is loaded with calcium, potassium, and vitamin C.

What does arugula taste like?

Arugula has a tangy and peppery taste. It’s nice to switch things up from spinach or romaine and use arugula for added flavor.

Substitutes and variations

Lettuce. As you know, the base of this salad is arugula. Feel free to use spinach, romaine, or kale if you prefer.

Dressing. This salad pairs perfectly with the citrus vinaigrette however, feel free to use any dressing you prefer. Another vinaigrette, store bought dressing, or homemade dressing of choice will work.

Omit the cheese. For a dairy free salad, omit the feta cheese. Or if you don’t like feta, use parmesan, goat cheese or blue cheese!

Other recipes you’ll love

If you love this strawberry salad with farro, certainly give some of these other recipes a try.

Lemon Kale Caesar Salad

Blackened Steak Salad

Baked Salmon with Coconut Rice

Baked Chicken Tenders

Lasagna Skillet

If you make this salad, I would really appreciate a review! You can also find and follow me on Instagram and Pinterest. I would love for you to follow along and share what you make: tag me @braesbites. I love hearing from you!