Farro Cabbage Salad

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.