middle eastern grain salad with za'atar vinaigrette
middle eastern grain salad with za'atar vinaigrette
My Middle Eastern inspired grain salad is perfect for batch cooking / meal prep and, let me tell you, it’s delicious! The four ingredient za’atar vinaigrette is a game changer and the farro and vegetables hold up well for a few days. It’s one of my favorite grain salads to date — I hope you give it a try!.
| SERVES | PREP TIME | COOK TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 mins | 40 mins |
My Middle Eastern-inspired grain salad is perfect for batch cooking and meal prep; let me tell you, it’s delicious! To learn how to make this healthy meal grain salad recipe, watch the video by Kelly Powers.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup farro, dry (about 1.5 cups cooked)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
1 cup persian cucumbers, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 can garbanzo beans, rinsed
2 oz feta, crumbled
ZA’ATAR VINAIGRETTE
Juice from 1 lemon
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp za’atar
Kosher salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook farro according to package directions. Soak the red onion in an ice bath to remove the bite. Drain before use.
Make a za’atar vinaigrette by combining lemon juice, olive oil, za’atar, and a few pinches of salt. Set aside.
Combine farro, vegetables, garbanzo beans, and vinaigrette in a large bowl and gently fold to combine. Top with feta.
Notes
Use a GF grain to make GF.
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This post was written by Kelly Powers, MA, RDN. Kelly is a Registered Dietitian and Culinary Nutritionist who takes a holistic approach to nutrition and health. She is a recipe developer with a food blog highlighting whole foods, simple recipes, and her life in San Francisco. Kelly is the creator of Weeknight Dinners, a weekly meal plan program that helps users get back in the kitchen and feed themselves well. Kelly specializes in meal planning, the Mediterranean diet, and sustainable behavior change, helping her clients reach their health goals while improving their relationship with food.