Name: Middle Eastern Salad Bowls with Farro & Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup microwaveable farro; 1 (8 ounce) container Middle Eastern bean salad (balela); 0.5 cup balsamic vinaigrette; 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach; 1 (12 ounce) package lemon-pepper seasoned cooked chicken breast, sliced; 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese with Mediterranean herbs

Middle Eastern Salad Bowls with Farro & Chicken

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We're pairing two shortcut products you can likely find at your local specialty grocery store—Middle Eastern bean salad and microwaveable farro—to add protein, fiber and satisfying texture to these high-protein lunch bowls. To cut down on prep time, we're also using preseasoned grilled chicken breasts from the refrigerated section, bottled balsamic vinaigrette and a few other ready-to-use ingredients to make these quick and easy meal-prep lunches.

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN

Updated on January 17, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup microwaveable farro
1 (8 ounce) container Middle Eastern bean salad (balela)
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
1 (12 ounce) package lemon-pepper seasoned cooked chicken breast, sliced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese with Mediterranean herbs

Directions

Prepare farro in the microwave according to package directions. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a bowl and mix in the bean salad; set aside.
Transfer 2 tablespoons vinaigrette into each of 4 small lidded containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Divide spinach among 4 single-serving lidded containers. Top each with one-fourth of the farro-bean salad mixture, one-fourth of the sliced chicken breast and 2 tablespoons feta. Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Dress with vinaigrette just before serving.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

380	Calories
14g	Fat
34g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 salad container & 2 Tbsp. dressing
Calories 380
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 5g	10%
Protein 27g	54%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Vitamin A 2343IU	47%
Vitamin C 31mg	34%
Sodium 585mg	25%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 3mg	15%
Magnesium 25mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.