Ingredients
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1 cup cooked farro (substitute with brown rice for gluten-free) farro1 cup cooked farro (substitute with brown rice for gluten-free)
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1 cup canned or cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed chickpeas1 cup canned or cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved cherry tomatoes1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup cucumber, diced cucumber1 cup cucumber, diced
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1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped roasted red peppers1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
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1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced kalamata olives1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
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1/4 cup red onion, finely diced red onion1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped parsley1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped mint2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon preserved lemon, finely minced (or zest of 1 lemon) preserved lemon1 tablespoon preserved lemon, finely minced (or zest of 1 lemon)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice lemon juice1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, minced garlic1 garlic clove, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano dried oregano1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Sea salt and black pepper to taste black pepperSea salt and black pepper to taste
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Optional: 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds sunflower seedsOptional: 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
Directions
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients separately, then toss with salad. Add seeds for crunch. Serve fresh or chilled. For a gluten-free version, substitute farro with cooked brown rice or quinoa. The salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it ideal for meal prep.
Steps
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, roasted red peppers, olives, red onion, parsley, and mint. |
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, preserved lemon (or lemon zest), lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. |
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Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until well combined. |
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Sprinkle with pumpkin or sunflower seeds if using. |
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. |
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Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld. |