Lemon-Herb Chickpea & Farro Salad

Why it fits: Whole grains + legumes + olive oil = peak Med vibes.
Prep / Cook | 10 min / 20 min (mostly farro simmering) |
Macros (per serving) | 415 cal, 15 g P, 55 g C, 15 g F |
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry farro, rinsed
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup baby spinach, loosely packed
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup diced cucumber
- 2 Tbsp crumbled feta
- Dressing: 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, zest + juice of ½ lemon, 1 tsp dried oregano, pinch salt & cracked pepper
Directions
- Simmer farro in salted water (3× volume) until al dente, ~20 min; drain & cool.
- Whisk dressing in salad bowl, toss in farro + veggies + chickpeas.
- Sprinkle feta, adjust salt, serve room temp.
Pro-tip: Batch-cook farro on Sunday; it holds 4 days in the fridge for lightning lunches.