Description
A vibrant, oil-free, halal-friendly pasta salad with Mediterranean vegetables, farro, chickpeas, and zesty lemon dressing. Ready in 25 minutes, this dish is packed with protein and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked farro
1 cup chickpeas
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup black olives
1/4 cup red onion
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 clove garlic
Fresh herbs (parsley or mint)
Salt to taste
Instructions
Chop cherry tomatoes, red onion, and herbs into small dice
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and garlic in a shaker
In a bowl, combine farro, chickpeas, olives, tomatoes, and herbs
Pour dressing over the mixture, season with salt, and massage into grains
Let rest in sealed container for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use gluten-free farro for Celiac dietary needs
Add chopped cucumbers 30 minutes before serving
Adjust salt and acid balance in dressing
Chill ingredients beforehand for optimal texture
Replace farro with quinoa or Arborio rice
Substitute olives with lemon zest for citrus intensity
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Room Temperature Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg