Enjoy this twist on a classic sweet and savory, Asian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 1 Cup Cooked Farro
- 1 Cup Butternut Squash, Cubed and Roasted
- 1 Large Gala Apple, Diced
- 1/2 Cup Yellow Bell Pepper, Diced
- 1/2 Cup Red Onion, Diced
- 2 Cups Kale, Chopped and Massaged
- 6 Natural Delights® Dates, Pitted
- 1/4 Cup Slivered Almonds
- Dressing
- 1 Lemon, Juiced
- 2 T. Maple Syrup
- 2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 T. Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tsp. Sea Salt
- 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp. Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber.
The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy
to the body over a longer period of time.