Mediterranean farro and chickpea salad

Healthy Recipes
Farro and chickpea salad

If you're looking to incorporate more heart-healthy foods in your diet, we have great news for you: there are so many healthy, flavorful options to choose from. But the key is combining whole grains, proteins and healthy fats to create a balanced diet that supports a healthy heart.

This farro and chickpea salad is just the recipe to try. It's packed with whole grains, plant-based protein, healthy fats and colorful vegetables, making it a well-balanced, heart healthy dish. In a small serving, it makes for a great side dish. You can add some chicken or fish to make it a more filling meal.

Follow the below directions to give this heart-healthy salad a try (which yields six to eight servings):

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked Farro
  • 1 cup packed arugula
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1 15.5 ounce can no salt added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pistachios (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine Farro, arugula, bell pepper, tomatoes, scallions and chickpeas in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, honey, mustard, salt and red pepper, stirring with a whisk.
  3. Drizzle over Farro mixture, and toss.
  4. Sprinkle with pistachios. (optional)

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