Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup farro, cooked to package directions
- 6 cups romaine hearts, chopped
- 1 small head radicchio, coarsely chopped, about 4 cups
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, low-sodium, rinsed
- 1 cup English or Persian cucumber, chopped
- 3/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 4 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese pearls(about 3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup slice pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped and soaked in ice water for 10 min. then drained
Preparation
- To prepare dressing: Stir sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, basil and garlic together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly until combines. Season with salt and pepper and whisk again. Set aside.
- To prepare salad: Combine lettuce, radicchio, chickpeas, cucumber, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, olives, pepperoncini and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. To serve 1 serving: Layer bottom of a large pasta bowl with a 1/2 cup of the cooked farro. Add 2 cups of the salad mixture on top of the farro. Serve immediately.
Categories
- Appetizer
- Lunch
- Salad
- Side Dish
- MHealthy