this farro salad is full of texture, made with a light lemony dressing, and filled with incredible ingredients. i love farro and if you do too then this is for you.
Farro salads are so amazing. This one is made with chickpeas, artichokes, olives, apples, walnuts, and a lemony dressing. I served this to a bunch of people and everyone enjoyed it because the flavors work well together but it is still light. This is a fun one for summer gatherings.
What is Farro?
In case you have no idea what farro is, it is a grain. More specifically, three types of grain: einkorn, emmer, and spelt. It is made from wheat and it has a nutty flavor. The texture is chewy, somewhat like barley, making it perfect for a salad! Farro is considered an ancient grain as it has been around for thousands of years. It is used in a lot of Italian dishes and is a great source of fiber.
The Dressing
I wanted to keep the dressing very light for this. It is just made with lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, maple syrup, and a few seasonings. It works so well here because there are a lot of elements to this salad so it compliments them all. If you wanted to add in some balsamic glaze I think that would also be delicious.
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Farro Chickpea Artichoke FAQ
- Can this be made gluten free? Farro is wheat so it isn’t suitable if you are gluten free. You can swap it for quinoa or lentils.
- How long does this last? 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
- Is this served hot or cold? You can enjoy it at room temp or cold.
- What else can I add to this? I think it was great as is but you can really add in anything you like to it!
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Farro Chickpea Artichoke Salad
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (312g) farro, dry
- 1 can (15.5 ounces/439g) chickpeas
- 1 can (14.1 ounces/400g) quartered artichoke hearts
- 1 can (6 ounces/170g) green olives
- 1 medium apple, chopped (about 80 to 100g)
- 1 cup (104g) chopped walnuts
- 2 lemons juiced
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt and garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the farro according to package directions. Once it is done boiling, drain, and rinse with cold water.
- Make dressing by combining lemon juice, oil, mustard, and maple syrup. I like to use an electric frother for this but you can use a whisk or put it in a blender. Taste and add salt and garlic powder to preference.
- In a large bowl add the cooked farro, veggies, and apple. Pour the dressing over top and mix together.
- Garnish with microgreens if you like and enjoy.
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Notes
- If you can’t find quartered artichoke hearts you can use whole and cut them yourself.
- My Frother
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Everyone loved this salad! And I didn’t even have all the ingredients – imagine what they will say when I do! There was one person who thought it should be either olives or apples, not both, but she was outvoted.
Easy to make and delicious!
Hi Julia! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed it thank you for trying it and taking the time to comment and review! haha that is okay we all have our preferences!
I am making this for the 3rd time today. The first time I chose the recipe because it had a few ingredients I dont use often. I wanted something different. Im not a huge fan of olives so I researched and found a mild olive; castelvetrano olives. Never would have put these ingredients together on my own, but it works!! Really enjoyed it.
Hi Amanda, I am so glad this can help you out. Oh yes Castelvetrano olives are my absolute favorite. They are so good!
Made this for a family gathering and it was a big hit! Love all the different flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again!
Yay so glad you enjoyed it! thank you so much for trying it and taking the time to leave a comment/review!!