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Crispy Halloumi Pear Brussels Farro Lunch Boxes




Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi, cubed
- 2 pears, sliced
- 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
- 2 cups cooked farro
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Method
- Cook farro according to package directions, then cool.
- Crisp halloumi cubes in a skillet until golden on both sides.
- Shave Brussels sprouts thinly and slice pears.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, and black pepper into a dressing.
- Divide farro, Brussels sprouts, arugula, halloumi, pears, and walnuts into four lunch boxes.
- Pack dressing separately and add it just before eating.
Why it works
This recipe uses conservative food composition language only: halloumi for savory bite, farro for chewy grains, pear for juicy crunch, Brussels sprouts for texture, and walnuts for crunch.
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