Shrimp and Farro Salad Lemon-Herb Shrimp & Farro Salad with Feta and Arugula Ingredients: 1 cup farro 2 cups water or vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups baby arugula 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Directions: Rinse farro under cold water. In a pot, bring water or broth and salt to a boil. Add farro, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until tender. Drain excess liquid and let cool. Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and let cool slightly. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine cooled farro, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta, and parsley. Add shrimp and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently to combine and serve warm or chilled. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #shrimpandfarro #healthysalad #grainbowl #easyseafoodrecipes #arugulasalad #summermeals #pescatarian #mediterraneandiet #wholegrain #highproteinmeal #shrimprecipes #simplelunch #mealprepideas #freshflavors #grainbasedsalad #hearthealthy #fetaandshrimp #quickhealthymeals #diabeticfriendly #coolmeals Fresh, herby, and packed with flavor! This Shrimp and Farro Salad is a perfect light meal or meal prep star!

Three-Bean and Quinoa Salad Zesty Three-Bean and Herbed Quinoa Power Salad Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper to taste Optional: crumbled feta or avocado slices for topping Directions: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and bean mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb flavors, or chill in the fridge for up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor. Top with crumbled feta or sliced avocado just before serving if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes (for quinoa) | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #healthyfood #quinoasalad #beansalad #vegetarianrecipes #plantbased #veganfriendly #glutenfree #fiberboost #hearthealthy #mealprepideas #freshsalads #easyrecipes #meatlessmeals #mediterraneandiet #quicklunch #healthylifestyle #cleaneating #wholesomefood #summerrecipes #rainbowsalad This colorful Three-Bean and Quinoa Salad is the ultimate protein-packed, plant-based meal! Perfect for summer lunches or meal prep!

Italian Dressing Classic Zesty Italian Herb Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey or sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and dried herbs until combined. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using to allow flavors to meld. Shake well before serving. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 120 kcal (per 2 tablespoons) | Servings: About 8 servings #italiandressing #vinaigrette #homemadedressing #saladdressing #italianflavors #freshherbs #oliveoil #easyhomemade #healthydressing #zestyitalian #flavorfulvinaigrette #saladlover #kitchenbasics #weeknightmeals #cleanrecipes #lowcarb #glutenfree #dairyfree #hearthealthy #freshandflavorful 🥗 Brighten up your salads with this classic Italian Dressing — tangy, herb-packed, and homemade with simple ingredients you already have!