Farro Salad With Tomatoes, Green Beans, And Chickpeas With Basil Vinaigrette

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • ¼ lb. green beans halved
  • 1 ½ c. fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 Garlic clove minced
  • ¼ c. plus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 c. cooked farro cooled
  • ½ pt. red grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ pt. yellow grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 c. chickpeas
  • Ricotta Salata for serving (optional

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to boil and prepare a bowl of ice water.
  • Cook green beans until bright green; transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • 2.
  • In a mini food processor, combine basil, lemon juice, and garlic and pulse to combine.
  • With the motor running, add olive oil in a steady stream until smooth, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  • 3.
  • In a large bowl, combine farro, tomatoes, chickpeas, and green beans, then pour over basil vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
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Course Cheese / Salad / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian