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Warm Mediterranean Farro Salad


Cook and Prep Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4


You Need


• Roasted Oregano-Spiced Chickpeas (see below)
• 2 cups Farro
• 4 cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved
• ½ Red Onion, diced
• 1 ½ cups Scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
• ½ cup Kalamata Olives, chopped
• 1 English Cucumber, diced
• 1 cup Parsley, chopped


For the Dressing:
• 1 Lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup Basil
• 1/3 cup Tahini
• ¼ cup Water
• 3-4 cloves Garlic
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste


DIRECTIONS

  1. Rinse and chop the produce accordingly.
  2. Bring pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add farro and cook for 20-25 minutes. Then, drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Make the chickpeas (see below).
  4. Make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a blender, and pulse until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more tahini or water as needed. Season to taste.
  5. Add farro to a bowl with chopped tomatoes, onion, cucumber, scallions, bell peppers, and olives.
  6. Add the chickpeas and the dressing, and toss to combine. Enjoy!

Roasted Oregano-Spiced Chickpeas

Serves 2-3

Cook and Prep Time: 30 minutes

You Need:


• 1 29 oz. can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tsp. Olive Oil
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp. Ground Cumin
• 2 tsp. Dried Thyme
• 1 tsp. Dried Oregano

DIRECTIONS

  1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Heat an oven to 400°F. Line 1 baking tray.
  2. On a baking tray, add chickpeas and spices. Sprinkle olive oil mix well with hands.
  3. Once oven is warm, place chickpeas in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly crispy, mixing halfway through.
  4. Place in a bowl for serving. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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