Easy Farro Salad
An Easy Farro Salad Recipe filled with vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette. The perfect vegetarian side that’s flavorful and filling.
Servings: 4 1.5 cup servings
Calories: 411kcal
Ingredients
For the Farro:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup dry farro
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth or water
For the salad:
- 1 cup diced red bell peppers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup halved black olives low sodium
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the onions and garlic for 4 minutes or until translucent.
- Add 1 cup of dry farro to the pot and stir to combine. Add black pepper, salt and water. Cook the farro according to the directions on the back of the packaging, we like to cook it a bit more al dente so it can soak up the dressing.
- While the farro is cooking, mix together the dressing in a small bowl.
- Once the farro has cooked and absorbed the liquid, remove from the heat and let it come to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, celery, basil, and parsley. Mix together until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the dressing over the farro salad and mix together with a large serving spoon.
- We like to refrigerate the farro salad for 10 minutes to give it a nice chill and allow the flavors to combine but this is not necessary and it can be served immediately.
- Serve alongside your favorite grilled chicken or eat as is and enjoy!
Notes
If the farro is cooked but there is excess liquid in the pot, feel free to use a strainer and starin the rest of the liquid. Different types of farro cooks at different times and required amounts of liquid so this can be variable.
This is a great summer side dish that pairs amazing with grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, or steak!
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1553IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
