Kick off American Heart Month with this heart-healthy salad packed with delicious whole grains. For a different flavor, substitute packaged broccoli slaw for the cabbage. This recipe comes to us from our friends at Oldways and appears in the new resource, The Oldways 4-Week Vegetarian & Vegan Diet Menu Plan.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups shredded cabbage (red or white)
2 cups cooked farro (cooked according to package directions)
3 scallions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Directions:
In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, farro, scallions, and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, chili powder, and turmeric. Pour the dressing on the salad, toss, and serve.