Greek Farro Salad

This recipe is an oldie but a goodie. I first whipped it up back in 2017, and it’s just finally making it’s way over to the blog. Better late than never, right? It has all of my favorite Greek flavors, it’s super simple to make, and it’s a great lunch, dinner, or even side. Doesn’t get much better than that!

So without further ado, let’s get to it…

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 2 cups cooked farro

• 1 cup chickpeas

• 2-3 large cucumbers, cubed

• 2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 red onion, chopped

• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved

• 1/2 cup feta crumbles (optional)

• 1/4 cup tahini

• 2 tbsp EVOO

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp oregano

• 1 tbsp avocado oil

• 1/4 tsp chili powder

• 1/8 tsp garlic powder

• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe:

1. Toss the chickpeas with the avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 mins.

2. Distribute the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, farro, chickpeas, and feta evenly between 4 bowls.

3. Mix together the EVOO, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, and drizzle the dressing over the four bowls.

4. Drizzle the tahini over each bowl.

5. Serve and enjoy!

Greek Salmon Salad with MOWI Salmon

This post is sponsored by MOWI Salmon, however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.

Greek salads are an all-time favorite of mine. This is probably going to sound very Jersey of me, but I used to love to go to the diner with my family when I was younger, and we would all get Greek salads. They’re so good! You know what makes them even better? Adding in some delicious MOWI Salmon!

I ordered MOWI Atlantic Salmon Royal Portion 2 packs on Amazon Fresh, and they were delivered fresh (never frozen) right to my door within 48 hours. It really doesn’t get any easier! And I always choose MOWI because their fish isn’t just good for your taste buds; it’s good for your body. They feed their fish a special diet rich in marine ingredients making it nice and nutrient-packed while still being non-GMO and free of nitrates and antibiotics.

Obviously adding in some MOWI salmon was a must! The Greek Salmon really brings this salad to another level. It’s super easy, super tasty, and you probably want to place your Amazon Fresh order right about now because you’re going to want to make this one ASAP!

Here’s what you’ll need:
(Serves 2)

-MOWI Atlantic Salmon Royal Portions 2PK
-5 oz greens of choice (I used spinach)
-1 cucumber, cubed
-1/2 large tomato, cubed
-1/4 red onion, chopped
-1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
-1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
-1/4 cup feta crumbles
-3 tbsp olive oil, split
-1/4 lemon, juice and zest
-1 sprig of dill
-1/2 tsp dried oregano, split
-1/4 red wine vinegar
-1 tbsp Dijon mustard
-1/4 tsp garlic powder
-Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix together 1 tbsp olive oil, the lemon juice and zest, ¼ tsp oregano, the dill, and salt and pepper, and brush the mixture over the two pieces of salmon.

2. Bake the salmon in a preheated 425 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes.

3. In the meantime, assemble your salad.

4. Split the greens, pepper, onion, tomato, cucumber, olives, and feta between two bowls.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon, garlic powder, ¼ tsp oregano, and salt and pepper.

6. Add a piece of baked salmon to each bowl, and drizzle the dressing over the top of each.

7. Serve and enjoy!

Let me know what you think in the comments below, and don’t forget to head on over to Amazon Fresh and order your MOWI Salmon today. Salmon is good. MOWI is goodness.

Greek Pasta Salad with Teff Penne

I feel like I always start out posts by saying so and so is one of my favorite foods. Maybe I have a million favorite foods. I don't know. But Greek salads literally are one of my favorite foods. I think I told this story in a previous Greek salad related post, but I will go to this one specific diner by me just for the Greek salad. They are just SO good and so refreshing. 

I had the pleasure of trying Gabriella's Kitchen Skinnypasta this week. I started out by trying their super food teff penne, and for some reason a Greek salad pasta salad just felt right. So I did it, and it was BOMB. I had it for lunch, but it could also be a great side, especially for the (hopefully soon) upcoming spring and summer picnics and parties. 

Here's What You'll Need:

-One 7 oz package of Gabriella's Kitchen Skinnypasta Superfood Teff Penne
-1 large tomato, chopped
-1 cucumber, cubed
-1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
-1/4 cup feta cheese
-1/4 cup garbanzo beans
-1/8 cup red onion, chopped
-2 tbsp olive oil
-2 tbsp red wine vinegar
-1 tsp lemon juice
-1/2 tsp oregano 

Instructions:

1) Cook the pasta according to directions - about 90 seconds to 2 minutes in boiling water.
2) Strain the pasta, and run cold water over it. 
3) Make the dressing by mix together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and oregano.
4) Mix the remaining ingredients together in a bowl with the pasta.
5) Top everything with the dressing.
6) Split between two bowls, and enjoy!

Let me know what you think in the comments below and what occasion(s) you used it for!

Also, a nice benefit for my readers is that you can use the code allroadsleadtohealthy to get 25% off your order over on Gabriella's Kitchen's website! The code is only valid for the first 50 people to use it, so don't wait around if you're interested in trying it. They have a number of different kinds of pasta - gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, high in protein, super food, etc. All are super delicious and easy to make!