This salad is all about the midweek reset. After an infrared sauna or red light therapy session, your body is primed for recovery — and this anti-inflammatory bowl is the perfect way to fuel it. Farro gives you sustained energy, apples bring antioxidants, carrots add beta-carotene, chickpeas supply plant protein, and pumpkin seeds deliver magnesium for calm + recovery. Arugula ties it all together with a peppery, detoxifying crunch.

Think of this as your Wednesday ritual: sweat, reset, and nourish.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 cup farro, cooked and cooled
1 apple, diced (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady are great)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
2 cups arugula
¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
¼ cup dried cranberries or golden raisins (optional)
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped

For the Dressing:

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
Sea salt + black pepper, to ta

🥣 Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine farro, apples, carrots, chickpeas, and arugula.
Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified.
Pour over salad and toss well to coat.
Top with pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, and herbs before serving.

💡 Notes

Swap farro for quinoa or brown rice if gluten-free.
Add avocado or vegan feta for creaminess.
Meal-prep friendly — flavors deepen overnight.
Ginger or turmeric in the dressing = even more anti-inflammatory power.

This salad isn’t just a meal — it’s part of a ritual. Pair it with your sauna glow, a tall glass of water, and a deep breath. Every Wednesday, give yourself permission to pause, reset, and nourish from the inside out. 🌿