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Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas

This Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas is packed with flavor, texture, and nutrients (and no animal products!). 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 46788 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Others
Cuisine: International , Vegetarian , Vegan

Ingredients

DRESSING
  • 1/3 cup Tahini $1.13
  • 1/3 cup water $0.00
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice $0.18
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced $0.16
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper $0.03
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
SPICED CHICKPEAS
  • 1 15oz. can chickpeas $1.15
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.12
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.03
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) $0.02
  • Freshly cracked black pepper (10-15 cranks of a mill) $0.03
  • salt to taste $0.02
SALAD
  • 3 cups cooked farro (or other grain) $1.49
  • 2 roma tomatoes $1.39
  • 1 cucumber $0.99
  • 1/4 bunch fresh parsley $0.79

Instructions

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  1. To make the dressing, combine the tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Set the dressing aside until ready to use (keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days).
  2. Rinse and drain the chickpeas in a colander. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot add the drained chick peas. Sprinkle the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and some freshly cracked pepper over top. Stir the chickpeas to coat in the spices, then continue to sauté for about five minutes, or until the outside of the chickpeas are slightly browned and blistered. Season with salt to taste.
  3. Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley. Place about 3/4 cup cooked farro in each bowl, then top with chopped tomato, chopped cucumber, spiced chickpeas, and a large pinch of chopped parsley. Drizzle the dressing over top and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 467.88kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 64.38g (21%) Protein 16.4g (33%) Fat 18.53g (29%) Sodium 889.9mg (37%) Fiber 13.3g (53%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 46788

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 467.88kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 64.38g 21%
Protein 16.4g 33%
Fat 18.53g 29%
Sodium 889.9mg 37%
Fiber 13.3g 53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.