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Mediterranean-Style Chopped Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

Mediterranean-Style Chopped Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette Joy

A vibrant Mediterranean-Style Chopped Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette that is nutritious and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette
  • 2 - 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/3 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Salad
  • 1 cup Farro semi-pearled or pearled
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers any color
  • 2 large stalks Celery
  • 1 medium English Cucumber
  • 1/2 small Red Onion
  • to taste Pepperoncinis optional
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese can be omitted for vegan
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Radicchio optional

Equipment

  • fine mesh strainer
  • Medium Pot
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Vinaigrette Preparation
  1. Mince garlic and whisk it together with red wine vinegar, dried oregano, kosher salt, Dijon mustard, and black pepper in a small bowl. Gradually drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Set aside.
Farro Cooking
  1. Rinse farro under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until clear. Boil salted water, add farro, and cook for 15 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain and cool on a baking sheet.
Veggie Prep
  1. Wash and dice bell peppers, chop celery, and slice cucumber and red onion. Add sliced pepperoncinis if using.
Salad Assembly
  1. Combine cooled farro, chopped veggies, and chickpeas in a bowl. Pour vinaigrette over salad and mix well. Adjust seasoning.
Greens Storage
  1. Chop iceberg lettuce and radicchio. Store separately in airtight containers until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the salad for an hour before serving for best flavor. Store vegetables separately from greens until just before serving to maintain crispness.

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