ingredients
3/4 cup farro*
3 cups water
12 ounces pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup chopped tomato (1 large)
1 cup chopped cucumber (1 small)
3/4 cup chopped yellow sweet pepper (1 medium)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
5 cups fresh baby spinach
2 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
directions
In a medium saucepan combine farro and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until farro is desired tenderness. Drain. Place farro in a large bowl.
Meanwhile, cut tenderloin into 1-inch pieces. Toss pork cubes with Greek seasoning. Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook tenderloin in hot skillet over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink. Add to farro. Cool slightly.
Add tomato, cucumber, and sweet pepper to farro mixture.
For dressing, in a screw top jar combine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, mustard, black pepper, and garlic; shake to combine. Toss with farro mixture. Serve farro salad either at room temperature or chilled. To serve, arrange spinach on a platter or five serving plates. Spoon farro salad over spinach and sprinkle with feta cheese.
Tip
*Test Kitchen Tip:
If you prefer, use 2 cups of packaged cooked farro, such as the Archer Farms brand.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 299, Fat, total (g) 11, chol. (mg) 45, sat. fat (g) 3, carb. (g) 26, Monounsaturated fat (g) 6, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 1, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, fiber (g) 4, sugar (g) 2, pro. (g) 22, vit. A (IU) 3109.78, vit. C (mg) 81.49, Thiamin (mg) 0.39, Riboflavin (mg) 0.22, Niacin (mg) 4.54, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.45, Folate (µg) 68.54, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.24, sodium (mg) 275, Potassium (mg) 468, calcium (mg) 111.06, iron (mg) 2.34, Vegetables () 1, Starch () 1.5, Lean Meat () 2.5, Fat () 1.5, Carb Choice () 2, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet