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Farro Salad

A nutritious and hearty salad featuring farro, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
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 uncooked
  • 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 fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Farro
  1. Rinse the farro under cold water. In a large pot, combine farro and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess water.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. While the farro is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the farro is cooked and cooled slightly, add it to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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