Whole30 Mediterranean Farro Salad
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant Whole30 Mediterranean Farro Salad, packed with bold flavors and nutrient-rich ingredients. This hearty salad combines tender, chewy farro with fresh vegetables like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, alongside briny Kalamata olives and fragrant parsley for a Mediterranean-inspired twist. A simple yet flavorful vinaigrette of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano ties it all together, making every bite deliciously satisfying. Perfect as a wholesome side dish or a light main meal, this recipe is easy to prepare in under an hour and ideal for meal prepping or entertaining. Enjoy the refreshing taste of the Mediterranean any time with this versatile Whole30-friendly gem!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Farro
- 3 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the farro under cold water and then add it to a pot with the water and kosher salt.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the farro is tender and chewy.
Once cooked, drain any excess water and let the farro cool to room temperature.
While the farro is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and slice the Kalamata olives.
Roughly chop the parsley and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2524 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.7 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 970 mg | 21% | |
*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.
