
Lemony Leftover Chicken and Farro Salad
User Reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
530 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American

Lemony Leftover Chicken and Farro Salad
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This salad makes a complete meal for lunch or dinner!
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Ingredients
For Salad
- breast meat from 1 rotisserie chicken skinned, boned, diced into 1/2" chunks
- 1½ cups grape tomatoes halved
- ½ English cucumber sliced lengthwise and cut into thin half moons
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 1 red yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped into bite size chunks
- 1 cup farro prepared according to manufacturers instructions
- 8 ounces garbanzo beans chick peas, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup kalamata olives seeded, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- 1 cup feta cheese drained and cubed
- ½ cup Italian parsley leaves fresh chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves optional, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oregano fresh optional, chopped
For Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 T Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar or other wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- For salad: In a large bowl toss all salad ingredients together.
- For vinaigrette: Add the lemon juice to a glass measuring cup. Add enough vinegar to the lemon juice to equal 1/4 cup liquid. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until dressing is emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over the chicken salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you're not serving the salad immediately, wait to add the herbs just before serving for brighter, and fresher flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
2261mg
(94%)
Potassium
743mg
(21%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1005IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
15.8mg
(18%)
Calcium
333mg
(33%)
Iron
5.3mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
Protein | 18g | 36% |
Fat | 21g | 32% |
Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
Sodium | 2261mg | 94% |
Potassium | 743mg | 16% |
Fiber | 17g | 68% |
Sugar | 10g | 20% |
Vitamin A | 1005IU | 20% |
Vitamin C | 15.8mg | 18% |
Calcium | 333mg | 33% |
Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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