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Mediterranean-Style Chopped Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

Mediterranean-Style Chopped Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette Bliss

This Mediterranean-Style Chopped Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette is vibrant, nutritious, and perfect for making ahead.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh herbs
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • black pepper to taste freshly cracked
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil high-quality
For the Salad
  • 1 cup farro cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 to 2 pieces bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 piece English cucumber chopped
  • ½ small red onion sliced
  • ½ cup pickled pepperoncinis sliced
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup radicchio chopped

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large spoon

Method
 

Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 2 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Whisk and drizzle in ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Reserve half for later.
Cook the Farro
  1. Rinse 1 cup of farro under cool water. Combine with 3 cups of salted water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool for 10 minutes.
Prep Vegetables
  1. While the farro cools, prepare the vegetables. Core and dice 1 to 2 bell peppers, chop 1 cup of celery, chop 1 English cucumber, and slice ½ small red onion and ½ cup pickled pepperoncinis. Add to the vinaigrette bowl.
Mix Ingredients
  1. Add 1 can of rinsed chickpeas and cooled farro to the bowl with vinaigrette and vegetables. Toss together gently and taste, adjusting salt if necessary.
Prepare Greens
  1. Chop 2 cups of iceberg lettuce and 1 cup of radicchio, and store them in separate bowls until serving.
Serve
  1. Combine equal parts of the chickpea mixture with greens in a large bowl. Drizzle with reserved vinaigrette and toss gently. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store salad components separately for optimal freshness. This salad is customizable with your favorite veggies or nuts.

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