Farro Salad a Grain That So Deserves a Try
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Farro Salad, a dish that proves why farro deserves a place in your pantry. This hearty, Mediterranean-inspired recipe combines the nutty, chewy texture of farro with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives, all brought together with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Packed with wholesome grains and fresh vegetables, this salad isn’t just healthy—it’s irresistibly flavorful and satisfying. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled meats, or a potluck favorite, this make-ahead recipe is deliciously versatile. Ready in under an hour, it’s proof that healthy eating can be quick, easy, and utterly crave-worthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small, finely diced red onion
- 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup, pitted and sliced kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the farro under cold running water in a fine mesh sieve to remove any debris.
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil.
Add the rinsed farro to the boiling water, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the farro is tender but slightly chewy.
Once cooked, drain any excess water and set the farro aside to cool to room temperature.
While the farro cools, prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled farro, prepared vegetables, feta cheese, and kalamata olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the farro mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Bring to room temperature before serving, if refrigerated.
Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley before serving for a fresh finishing touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.6 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4682 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.0 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 679 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 864 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
