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Farro Salad

A nutritious and flavorful salad made with farro, fresh vegetables, and a tangy 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 rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water for cooking farro
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced any color
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Cook the Farro
  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add farro and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain excess water and let cool.
Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooled farro to the vegetable mixture. 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: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins like chickpeas or feta cheese for added flavor and nutrition.

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