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Beach Day Salad Box

Beach Day Salad Box

The Beach Day Salad Box is a vibrant and portable salad designed to withstand heat and maintain freshness, perfect for outdoor dining and picnics. It combines hearty grains, protein-rich chickpeas, and a variety of colorful vegetables, all topped with a zesty dressing and feta cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Cooked Farro or Quinoa
  • 1 Can (15 oz) Canned Chickpeas (rinsed and dried)
  • 1 Large English Cucumber (diced)
  • 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
  • 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onion (finely minced)
  • 1/2 Cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley and Mint (total)
  • 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Dried Oregano, Salt, and Pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Cook grains according to package instructions and let cool.
  2. Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Chop vegetables into uniform pieces.
  4. Assemble the salad by layering grains, chickpeas, vegetables, and feta in containers.
  5. Top with fresh herbs and dressing just before serving.
  6. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

To prevent sogginess, layer ingredients properly and keep dressing separate until serving.