# What You Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup farro, rinsed
02 - 2.5 cups vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
07 - 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Protein
09 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas
→ Tahini Dressing
10 - 3 tablespoons tahini
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 1 tablespoon water
14 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
15 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnishes
17 - 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How-To:
01 - Combine farro and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until farro is tender. Drain any excess liquid if necessary and set aside to cool slightly.
02 - While farro cooks, prepare all vegetables by rinsing, cutting, and arranging them. Ensure protein is cooked and ready for assembly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, water, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add additional water as needed to reach desired consistency.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, red onion, spinach, and chickpeas. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
05 - Drizzle tahini dressing over the bowl mixture and toss gently to combine. Divide among serving bowls and top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
06 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat gently or serve chilled as preferred.
