This is a great “no meat” lunch recipe. In case you don’t know, farro is a protein grain originating in Italy. Which is why it makes the perfect base when you are trying to eat a lighter lunch. I don’t know about you, but sometimes a lunch with meat makes me feel heavy, especially in the hot weather. This is the perfect summertime recipe!
Farro Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook farro, boiling water first and then adding farro. Once Farro is soft (I like mine al dente), drain excess water and refrigerate. Once farro is sufficiently cool, mix in a big bowl with chickpeas, feta, and sliced olives. Then add lemon and lime juice to taste. You can optionally add a hot sauce, like a light dusting of habanero, to spice it up. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on a bed of spinach leaves for extra carbs/protein/fiber. You can also add a little extra protein, like tuna.
