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Farro Salad

A nutritious and hearty salad featuring farro, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup farro rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water for cooking farro
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Farro
  1. In a large pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed farro and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess water and let cool.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served warm or cold and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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