Mediterranean Chickpea, Farro, and Za’atar Salad
Chickpea Za’atar Salad with Farro:For a light and filling salad that you can whip up in no time, try this Chickpea Za’atar Salad with Farro. If you love Mediterranean flavors and need a healthy, wholesome salad, you’re in the right place. This vegetarian farro chickpea salad is seasoned with za’atar, feta cheese, and roasted veggies, making it a delicious meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup farro, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium sized eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 14 oz. can chickpeas, drained and washed
- 2 scallions, chopped both green and white parts
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 4-6 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup Italian Parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons za’atar spice blend
- coarse sea salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 350 Degrees. Place eggplants on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Toss to mix. Roast for 35-40 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In the mean time, place water and 1 teaspoon salt into a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the farro. Turn the heat to low and cook for 30-35 minutes or until it is chewy. Drain and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl make a quick vinaigrette by whisking 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice,1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, place chickpeas, scallions, tomatoes, eggplant, farro, and fresh parsley. Drizzle the vinaigrette over.
- Using your clean hands toss to combine. Top it off with feta cheese and sprinkle it with za’atar. Taste for seasoning and add if necessary.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 754mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 14gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 728IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 6mg
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