Description
Summer Farro Salad with Garden Veggies is the ultimate seasonal dish that combines heartiness with fresh, vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
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Farro Ingredients:
- 4 to 8 cups water
- ½ to 1 cup farro, rinsed *
- ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Veggie Ingredients:
- 2 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 medium zucchini, unpeeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced ½-inch thick *
- 8 to 10 oz. cherry/grape tomatoes, pierced (1 pint) *
- 1 medium red onion, quartered, sliced into ½ inch pieces
Veggie Herb/Spice Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch to ½ teaspoon sea salt *
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons tahini
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar *
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar *
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure maple syrup (+/-) *
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard *
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Other Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Place the farro in a fine mesh strainer, rinse well, set aside.
- Bring a large pot filled with 8 cups of water (see notes) to a rolling boil, add 1 teaspoon sea salt and the rinsed farro. Reduce the heat to medium, then cook the farro at a low boil for 30 minutes, uncovered. Drain into a fine mesh strainer and rinse the cooked farro with cold water until warm. Drain to remove any excess water. Set aside.
- In the meantime, place all the Dressing Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk until smooth and emulsified, refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Place all the Veggie Herb/Spice Ingredients into a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- Place all the prepared Veggie Ingredients into a large skillet, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 12 minutes, largely dependent on how tender you enjoy your veggies.
- Add the Veggie Herb/Spice Mix and chickpeas to the skillet about halfway through the sauté. Stir well to combine.
- Once the veggies reach the desired tenderness, then place into a large bowl, add the cooked farro and mix well.
- Serve drizzle with a generous amount of Dressing. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4