Mediterranean Grain Salad
Jul 25, 2021
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked farro
1 cup chickpeas
1 large tomato diced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
½ cup seeded and chopped cucumber
¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Zesty Lemon Dressing:
1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Make the grain salad: Bring 3 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add the farro. Cover. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the farro is tender. Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Combine the cooked farro, chickpeas, tomato, red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, olives and parsley in a large bowl and toss together. Set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper until well combined, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Assemble: Toss the dressing with the grain salad until well combined, adding more salt and pepper, as desired. Store in the fridge. Leftovers will keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.
This recipe is from the book, Fiber Fueled by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. It is delicious, light, and easy to make for lunch or as a side for dinner with some grilled chicken or steak! Enjoy!
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