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Greek Farro Salad

Greek Farro Salad

This is a great alternative to a cold pasta salad as farro doesn’t get soggy and holds up to the dressing very well. Farro is an ancient Mediterranean grain, so I wanted to merge it with a Greek-style salad that’s perfect for summertime. This is great served with grilled lamb or chicken. Add black olives or fresh herbs to your liking!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Yield:
8 cups
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups farro
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup seeded, diced tomato
  • 1 cup seeded, diced cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Rinse farro with water; drain. Place farro in a pot; pour in chicken broth to cover farro by at least one inch, adding water if needed. Stir in 1 teaspoon olive oil and sea salt.

Step 2
Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until tender, about 35 minutes for whole grain farro or about 20 minutes for pearled farro.

Step 3
Drain farro, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Step 4
Whisk 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Greek seasoning, and garlic together in a large bowl. Stir in tomato, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, and feta cheese. Stir farro into tomato mixture until completely coated with dressing; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate salad for about 2 hours before serving.

Cook’s Notes:

Farro may be whole-grain, or pearled (perlato) with part or all of the outer coating removed. For more specific cooking times, see package directions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

347
Calories
17g
Fat
42g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 22%
Saturated Fat5g 26%
Cholesterol26mg 9%
Sodium1480mg 64%
Total Carbohydrate42g 15%
Dietary Fiber2g 5%
Total Sugars5g
Protein10g
Vitamin C41mg 207%
Calcium148mg 11%
Iron6mg 33%
Potassium441mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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