Healthy Recipes Nutrient-Focused High-Protein Farro Salad with Arugula, Artichokes & Pistachios 4.7 (7) 4 Reviews Precooked farro makes this dish come together in no time. And you can make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup! By Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN, is a plant-forward registered dietitian nutritionist, classically trained chef, award-winning cookbook author, professional recipe developer and food writer. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 12, 2025 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 serving Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Lemon juice and mint bring a refreshing twist to this vibrant farro salad.Baby arugula and basil contribute fresh flavors and nutrients.Goat cheese and pomegranate seeds add a delightful balance of creamy and tart elements. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings See More 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¾ cup cooked farro 1 ½ cups packed baby arugula ¼ cup packed small fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil 1 14 oz canned whole artichoke heart (or 4 quarters), rinsed and chopped ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped salted dry-roasted pistachios 1 ½ tablespoons pomegranate seeds (arils) or dried cranberries ¾ ounce soft goat cheese, crumbled (2 Tbsp.) Directions Whisk lemon juice and oil in a salad bowl. Stir in farro, arugula, mint, basil, artichoke, and salt. Sprinkle with pistachios, pomegranate seeds, and goat cheese. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2020 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 503 Calories 30g Fat 46g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 3 cups salad Calories 503 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 9g 32% Total Sugars 5g Protein 17g 34% Total Fat 30g 38% Saturated Fat 7g 35% Cholesterol 10mg 3% Sodium 655mg 28% Potassium 492mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.