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Charlie Bird's Farro Salad

Springtime Recipe

This beautiful salad combines traditional salad greens and an olive oil-based dressing with farro for a nutty, chewy texture that’s a welcome addition to spring luncheons. Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad Ingredients 1 cup farro 1 cup apple cider 2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed 2 bay leaves 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts 2 cups arugula leaves 1 cup parsley or basil leaves, torn 1 cup mint leaves ¾ cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes ⅓ cup thinly sliced radish Maldon or other flaky sea salt, for finishing Steps In a medium saucepan, bring farro, apple cider, salt, bay leaves and 2 cups water to a simmer. Simmer until farro is tender and liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes. If all the liquid evaporates before the farro is done, add a little more water. Let farro cool, then discard bay leaves. In a salad bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Add farro, cheese and pistachio nuts and mix well. This salad base will keep for up to 4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (bring to room temperature before serving). Just before serving, fold in arugula, herbs, tomatoes, radish and flaky salt to taste. Originally shared in our quarterly newsletter. Not signed up? Register now. 

Energy Bites

Dawn’s Energy Bites

If you’re a parent, you’re probably all too familiar with the ‘I’m hungry! There’s nothing to eat!’ chorus that fills the house, especially during summer break. That’s why I love having these Energy Bites on hand. They’re not just a ‘treat’ but a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with protein and nutritious seeds, they’re a great way to boost energy. I stash a few in my work bag for a quick and satisfying mid-morning or afternoon snack. Energy Bite Ingredients: 1 cup pure creamy peanut butter {look for the type without sugar or added oil} 1/4 cup raw honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 3 tbsp chia seeds 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 3/4 cup chocolate chips {mini work best} 1/4 tsp sea salt Optional ingredients: Shredded coconut Chocolate candies {UNREAL chocolate gems or M&Ms} Flax seeds Hemp hearts Directions: Mix all ingredients with a wooden spoon or mixer, then refrigerate the dough for about 20 minutes until set. Roll the dough into golf-ball-sized balls. We keep ours in the refrigerator to keep them fresh. I typically double this recipe because we go through them fast! Enjoy!  Check out some of our other recipes.

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