Farro Couscous Salad

Italian Farro Couscous Salad

 

Italian Farro Couscous Salad

Spring Farro Couscous Salad

This is a healthy, refreshing and filling salad packed with protein. Perfect for a light lunch or as a dinner side. I often make a batch on Sundays and store in the refrigerator for a fresh and easy go-to lunch all week!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sides/Main Course
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Farro couscous
  • 2 cups boiling salted water
  • 1 tbsp Ceppo Antico Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1.5 cucumbers, peeled and diced
  • 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 15oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/8 cup red onion, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachio or pumpkin seeds (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine couscous, boiling water and olive oil in a bowl until all the water is absorbed. Allow to cool and fluff with fork.
  • In large bowl, add in cucumbers, garbanzo beans, red onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint and cooled couscous. Toss together.
  • Top with feta cheese and seeds upon serving.

Notes

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Keyword couscous, salads
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