Farro Salad with Leeks, Chickpeas and Currants Recipe

Name: Farro Salad with Leeks, Chickpeas and Currants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick; ⅔ cup plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or two 15-ounce cans, drained); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, preferably from Meyer lemons (2 to 3 lemons), more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups dry farro; ⅔ cup dried currants; 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves and tender stems

Servings: persons

4 large leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
⅔ cup plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or two 15-ounce cans, drained)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, preferably from Meyer lemons (2 to 3 lemons), more to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups dry farro
⅔ cup dried currants
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves and tender stems

1
Heat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Using a large rimmed baking sheet, toss leeks with 1/4 cup oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3
Spread leeks out in a single layer (use a second baking sheet if necessary) and roast, tossing frequently, until golden brown and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes.
4
In a large bowl, toss leeks with chickpeas, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, chile flakes and garlic.
5
Stir in 2/3 cup oil.
6
Let marinate while you prepare the farro.
7
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook farro until tender, about 20 minutes.
8
Drain well.
9
Toss with chickpea mixture.
10
Stir in currants and celery leaf.
11
Taste and add more salt or lemon if needed.
12
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick, ⅔ cup plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, more to taste, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Farro Salad with Leeks, Chickpeas and Currants falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Farro Salad with Leeks, Chickpeas and Currants

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