Gluten-Free Mediterranean Farro Salad
This vibrant Gluten-Free Mediterranean Farro Salad swaps traditional farro with nutrient-packed quinoa, offering a wholesome twist perfect for gluten-free diets. Brimming with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad captures the fresh, bold flavors of the Mediterranean. Tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing and finished with fragrant parsley, it’s a quick, light dish ready in just 35 minutes. Ideal as a refreshing side or a hearty yet healthy lunch, this recipe delivers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors while catering to gluten-free eaters.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
In a medium-sized pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling water, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
While the quinoa is cooling, prepare the vegetables: peel and dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and slice the Kalamata olives.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables, tossing gently to combine until everything is well coated.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.1 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 5621 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.1 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1078 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2500 mg | 53% | |
*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.
