How to Make Greek Farro Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Greek cuisine is known for its fresh and vibrant flavors, and one dish that perfectly encapsulates this is the Greek Farro Salad. This wholesome and satisfying salad is packed with a variety of Mediterranean ingredients that come together to create a truly delicious and nutritious meal.

Farro, an ancient grain that has been a staple in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries, serves as the base of this salad. It has a nutty flavor and hearty texture that makes it an ideal choice for salad...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups farro
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup seeded, diced tomato
  • 1 cup seeded, diced cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Rinse farro with water; drain. Place farro in a pot; pour in chicken broth to cover farro by at least one inch, adding water if needed. Stir in 1 teaspoon olive oil and sea salt.
  • Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until tender, about 35 minutes for whole grain farro or about 20 minutes for pearled farro.
  • Drain farro, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Greek seasoning, and garlic together in a large bowl. Stir in tomato, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, and feta cheese. Stir farro into tomato mixture until completely coated with dressing; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate salad for about 2 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 1480mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 148mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 441mg