Easy Chickpea Farro Salad with Feta, Avocado & Salami
This easy chickpea farro salad is packed with Mediterranean flavor from nutty farro, creamy avocado, feta cheese, savory salami, fresh herbs, and garlic. It’s a hearty grain salad perfect for meal prep lunches, light dinners, or a fresh side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 20 MINUTES
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: STOVETOP
- Cuisine: MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked farro
- 1 (15–16 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cubed
- 3 oz feta cheese, cubed
- 2 oz salami, chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan bring 1¼ cups water to a boil. Stir in the farro.
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Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the farro is tender. Drain any excess water and allow to cool slightly.
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In a large bowl combine the cooked farro, chickpeas, avocado, feta cheese, salami, mint, parsley, and garlic.
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Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss everything together.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
Add the avocado right before serving if making ahead.
• This salad tastes even better after the flavors sit together for about 30 minutes.
• Great for meal prep lunches or a quick Mediterranean-style dinner.
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