Lemon-Dressed Farro, Tuna, and Chickpea Salad














After my crazy hot dog lunch, I need to have a more healthy dinner.  I have some very good tuna packed in oil from Spain.  Let's see how this recipe from The Washington Post tastes.  I'll comment after we eat it.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/lemon-dressed-farro-tuna-and-chickpea-salad/13307/?tid=ss_mail
 
Servings: 6 - 8 Yield: Makes 6 generous cups
Ingredients
  • Grated zest of 1 large lemon
  • 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup pearled or semi-pearled farro, cooked according to the package directions, then cooled (about 3 cups cooked; see headnote)
  • 1 3/4 cups cooked or canned no-salt-added chickpeas (if using canned, drain and rinse)
  • 6 1/2 to 7 ounces canned, oil-packed light tuna packed, flaked (may substitute water-packed light tuna)
  • 4 ounces sweet onion, such as Maui, Vidalia or Walla Walla, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped, loosely packed parsley

Directions
Whisk together the lemon zest and juice and the oil in a small bowl to form an emulsified dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine the cooled farro, chickpeas, tuna, onion, parsley and the lemon dressing in a large bowl. Toss to incorporate. Taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed. For the best flavor, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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