Mediterranean Farro Salad (Printable)

Nutty farro meets fresh Mediterranean vegetables in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing with tangy feta and briny olives.

# What You Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup farro (uncooked)
02 - 3 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables & Herbs

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

→ Olives & Cheese

09 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
10 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse farro under cold water. Combine farro, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain any excess water and allow to cool completely.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add cooled farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chewy farro holds up beautifully for days, making it your new best friend for meal prep
  • That zesty lemon-oregano dressing makes everything taste like a Greek vacation
  • You can toss in whatever vegetables are wilting in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Hot farro will wilt the fresh herbs and make the feta melt into a weird texture so patience during cooling really pays off
  • The salad tastes significantly better after sitting for an hour or two which is why it is perfect for making ahead
03 -
  • Toasting the farro in a dry pan for three minutes before adding water adds a deep nutty flavor
  • Make double the dressing and use it throughout the week on simple green salads
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