Mediterranean Farro Salad with Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette
Make this fresh, hearty Mediterranean farro salad featuring chewy grains, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta cheese. It serves well as a light lunch or a make-ahead 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 pearled farro
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 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, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender but still slightly chewy. Drain any excess liquid and let the farro cool slightly.
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Dress the salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the farro and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Add feta: Fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve or chill: You can serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.
- You can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese or omit it for a vegan option.
- This salad is a great base for adding roasted vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 25