Hearty Mediterranean Farro Salad Bowl

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

This Mediterranean Farro Salad is a nutritious and flavorful dish that makes for an easy salad recipe, perfect for lunch or a light dinner. With vibrant ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese, it offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes.

This salad recipe showcases farro, a wholesome ancient grain known for its chewy texture and nutty flavor. It’s an ideal choice for meal prep, as it holds up well in the fridge and can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.

Healthy Mediterranean Farro Salad

This Mediterranean Farro Salad is a refreshing combination of cooked farro, fresh vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare, serving as a filling dish for 4 people.

Ingredients

1 cup farro, rinsed
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the Farro: In a medium saucepan, combine farro and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain any excess liquid and let it cool.
Prepare the Vegetables: While the farro is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and parsley.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

Combine Everything: In a large bowl, add the cooled farro, chopped vegetables, feta cheese, and dressing. Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Serve: The salad can be served immediately or refrigerated for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.