Mediterranean Farro Salad

Name: Mediterranean Farro Salad
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked farro (rinsed and drained); 1 - 15 ounce can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 red bell pepper (seeds removed, diced); 1 english cucumber (diced); 2 small tomatoes (diced); 1/4 cup red onion (diced); 5-6 green onions (green and white parts chopped); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 6 ounces of feta cheese (crumbled); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 lemon (juiced); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste

This Mediterranean Farro Salad is an easy, fresh salad mixing farro, fresh vegetables, chickpeas, fresh herbs and feta cheese with a light dressing.

Prep12 min
Cook15 min
Total27 min
Makes4 servings
Calories475

Ingredients

4 servings

1 cup uncooked farro (rinsed and drained)
1 - 15 ounce can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 red bell pepper (seeds removed, diced)
1 english cucumber (diced)
2 small tomatoes (diced)
1/4 cup red onion (diced)
5-6 green onions (green and white parts chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
6 ounces of feta cheese (crumbled)

For the dressing:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 lemon (juiced)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1
Cook the farro according to the package until al dente.
2
While the farro cook add the remaining ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
3
Once the farro is done cooking remove from heat and drain. Set aside a let the farro cool for 10 minutes.
4
In a mason jar or salad dressing container combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
5
Add the farro into the large bowl with the other ingredients and pour the dressing over the salad and toss. Refrigerate for two hours before serving if possible, otherwise serve immediately.

Notes

Garnish ideas: you can add fresh herbs like mint, basil or parsley. The leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to a week in a sealed container in the fridge. You can try other beans instead of chickpeas like white beans, kidney or black beans or try adding two or three.