Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Even though it’s winter, I am enjoying coming with and eating all kinds of fiber filled salads. After all the great feedback I got from last week’s Greek Grains and Greens Salad, I decided to bring you another greens and grains based dish. This Caprese Lover’s Greens and Grains Salad is hearty enough for dinner and delicious for lunch leftovers the next day.
Caprese Lover’s Greens and Grain Salad
Today, I am using Arugula for my greens as it blend really well with other Italian ingredients in the salad. As I mentioned in my post about whole grains last week, I love to mix them up and tailor them to the flavors and cuisines of the dishes I create. This Caprese Lover’s Greens and Grains salad has a base of Arugula topped with farro.
The star of the salad, in my opinion anyway, is the tomato and fresh mozzarella cheese the “Caprese”. I have still been able to find pretty tasty tomatoes this winter and fresh mozzarella is always available. A small amount goes a long way with taste especially once you drizzle on that balsamic.
Simple grilled eggplant slice and red peppers can be prepped in advance and enjoyed for days in all kinds of recipes. I roast them with just a little olive oil, salt and pepper and then use them all week in stir fry, pasta, salads or wraps. My Caprese Lover’s Greens and Grains salad is dressed with just a simple drizzle of olive oil, high quality balsamic vinegar and a half of a lemon. Simple and delicious!
This Caprese Lover’s Greens and Grains Salad is filled with plant based protein and fiber (white beans and farro) and lots of veggie goodness to keep you fueled and fit for whatever your day has in store. Hope you give it go!
Love Caprese Salads? You will love this Caprese inspired greens and grains bowl. Full of plant based goodness and fresh vegetables
Caprese Lover’s Greens & Grains Salad
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I have recently fallen in love with Arugula, so I love that addition. Another great grain salad!
I love Arugula as well especially with balsamic. Thanks for checking it out!
What a delicious sounding combination. I love farro sooo much, it pairs well with so many veggies!
Thanks so much hope you try it out
YUM! I love pesto in salads as a dressing whenever there’s a grain involved.
Thanks it is a delicious combo if I say so myself
I always loved Caprese before I was vegan. I have been known to make it using medium tofu! It works. This salad looks yummy and I love arugula in just about anything.
That just might work let me know how it goes!
Yum! I love the variety of veggies in this dish. This would be perfect for lunch because it would keep me full until dinner time.
It will definitely keep you full all afternoon. Eating whole grains at lunch works well for me to stave off those afternoon hunger pangs. Have a great week!
I love, love, love caprese salads–this looks amazing and I love that it’s more filling! *-*
The grains and the white beans definitely make it more filling and packed w protein
YES PLEASE!!!!
The combo of mozzarella, tomatoes and balsamic is a win any way you slice it! I can’t think of anything those don’t go with!
They are a great combination aren’t they?!
Eternal note to self, quit reading you on MOnday mornings when I’m hungry 😀
Farro has grown on me over the years. I might have to try this
ha thanks! It’s a good thing will get you planning meals for the week 🙂
Love caprese salads – drooling.
I know you could make this one!
Caprese is a classic favorite and way to up the nutrition adding grains instead of pairing with bread. Simply delicious, will have to see if I can find some good tomatoes.
Surprisingly I have found some great tomatoes the past few weeks
Such a great way to added whole grains to your lunch! Also anything with mozzarella is a winner!
I have to agree!
Caprese is the best! I love this version with the hearty grain- such a good meal.
Thanks so much Julie
I need to be better about getting more veggies in my daily nutrition. Salads are a great way to do that.
They are! So easy to add in whatever you have on hand and make it interesting
Caprese salads are always a win with me. Love the idea of mixing in the whole grains!
The whole grains and beans really up the nutritional value for sure
Mmm, I certainly do love a good caprese salad! I actually just ate a caprese, pesto & arugula stuffed bagel yesterday 🙂
Wow that sounds interesting too!
I could just stare at this all day…the colors are incredible! Anything with red peppers will get my attention 😉 Another great creation, Deborah 😉
Thanks so much! I have been inspired lately to come up with some new combos
I do love a good caprese salad! This looks so delicious too…love the combo with the grains!!
Thanks! Whole grains do make salads more tasty