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Mediterranean-Style Chopped Salad

Mediterranean-Style Chopped Salad That Brightens Your Day

A Mediterranean-Style Chopped Salad that bursts with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad
  • 1/2 cup farro cooked and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for cooking water
  • 2 medium bell peppers chopped
  • 2 large celery stalks chopped
  • 1/2 medium English cucumber diced
  • 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
  • 8 small pickled pepperoncinis sliced
  • 6 ounces feta cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce for serving
  • 1 head radicchio for serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Making the Salad
  1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, kosher salt, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and olive oil. Whisk until well-blended.
  2. Prepare farro according to package instructions, adding kosher salt to cooking water. Drain and let cool.
  3. Dice bell peppers, chop celery, slice cucumber, and finely chop red onion. Slice the pickled pepperoncinis.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, bring together cooled farro, chopped vegetables, chickpeas, and cubed feta. Gently fold to mix.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad mixture and gently mix to coat.
  6. Serve the salad over a bed of iceberg lettuce and radicchio.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra freshness. For best flavor, prepare a day in advance.

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