Description
A nutritious and festive Greek-inspired chicken farro salad bowl, perfect for a healthy Christmas meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro, cooked
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook farro according to package instructions, then let cool.
- Grill chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked farro, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute farro with quinoa or brown rice.
- For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek