Farro Chickpeas Corn Salad

An easy vegetarian friendly and super delicious salad that is great on its own as a main dish or serve as a side dish.

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Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Easy, Healthy, Hearty, Mediterranean

Keyword: Chickpeas Recipe, Farro Recipe, Healthy Salad, Hearty Recipes, Homemade Salad Dressing, Mediterranean Cuisine, Vegetable Salad, Vinaigrette Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Overnight Soaking:: 16

Total Time: 16 30

Servings: People

Calories: 487kcal

Author: Yasmin Jackson

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD:

1 cup farro (Soak the farro overnight for quick cook or follow the longer method for same day cooking)
3 cups water (for cooking the farro)
15 ounces canned chickpeas rinsed thoroughly
16 ounces canned corn rinsed thoroughly
1 medium red onion peeled and diced
2 medium carrots sliced thinly or diced
1 medium English cucumber peeled and diced
1 granny smith apple diced (and squeeze some lemon juice to prevent the apples from getting brown)
8 ounces fresh feta cheese crumbled into your desired chunk size

FOR THE SALD DRESSING:

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus 2 tablespoons, if needed for a creamier texture)
2 teaspoons fresh oregano finely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard (I use Dijon Whole Grain Mustard)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:

In a a measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Add all the remaining ingredients and continue whisking until thoroughly combined. The vinaigrette will look creamy. Set adide.

COOK THE FARRO:

Drain and rinse the farro that was soaked overnight. Add the farro and 3 cups water to a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 10 minutes until farro is tender. Drain and add to a large enough salad bowl that can accomodiate all the remaining ingredients.
Add the carrots, chickpeas, corn, cucumber, onions and apples. Use two large spoons to gently combine the ingredients.
Add the dressing. Mix gently to combine.
Note: You can adjust how much of the vinaigrette you prefer. I used the entire batch.
Add the feta cheese and gently combine. Plate, Serve and Enjoy!

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