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Best Mediterranean Farro Salad

Best Mediterranean Farro Salad

Hearty Mediterranean farro salad with vegetables, feta, olives, and lemon dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Salad:
  • 1 cup dry farro
  • 3 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Optional: fresh mint or basil
  • Lemon Dressing:
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook farro until tender and drain.
  • Chop vegetables and herbs.
  • Whisk lemon dressing.
  • Toss farro with vegetables and dressing.
  • Fold in feta and serve.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook farro
  • Use fresh lemon juice
  • Rest before serving
  • Great for meal prep