Hearty Mediterranean Farro Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This Mediterranean farro salad combines nutty farro with fresh vegetables and feta cheese, tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette. It is a healthy, satisfying dish perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-pearled farro
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the farro: Combine farro and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the farro is tender and most liquid is absorbed. Drain any excess liquid and spread the farro on a baking sheet to cool slightly.
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, parsley, and mint.
- Dress the salad: Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the farro mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve or store: You can serve the farro salad immediately, or chill it for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This salad is excellent for meal prep.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water to cook the farro.
- This salad holds up well for meal prep and tastes better the next day.
- If you want a warm salad, gently reheat the farro before tossing with the fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 20