Farro Salad with Feta

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Farro salad with feta has hearty tender farro, chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese all tossed with extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, minced garlic, and cilantro. 

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It is the perfect side dish for roasted chicken, or to eat as a light meal. This farro salad can be prepared in advance and served throughout the week for quick lunches or as a side salad!

What is Farro?

What is your favorite whole grain? Mine is definitely farro. It is a hearty ancient grain with a nutty and chewy texture that is the perfect base for a salad. While you might think of a farro salad as only a summer side dish, it really is an anytime dish! It is filling, wholesome, and nutritious!

How to Cook Farro

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1. In a medium-sized pot, bring chicken broth or water to a boil.

  •  I love to cook the farro in chicken broth because it adds so much flavor to the cooked farro. 

2. Rinse and drain the farro to remove any starch. Then add it to the pot. Mix, cover, then lower the temperature to a gentle simmer. 

3. Cook the farro until it is tender.

  •  This recipe uses a quick-cooking Italian farro. It is usually done in 10 – 15 minutes. If your farro is not quick cooking or a different variety it may take longer to cook and need more water/ chicken broth. 

4. Once tender, add in minced garlic for additional flavor. 

You can store cooked farro in the refrigerator for several days until needed. 

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I hope you give this farro salad with feta a try! Have you ever tried farro before? Do you like it? Let me know in the comments!

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Farro Salad with Feta

Farro salad with feta is the perfect side dish for roasted chicken, or to eat as a light meal. This farro salad can be prepared in advance and served throughout the week for quick lunches or as a side salad!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Tonya Fowler
Cost: $15

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dry farro quick cooking*
  • ¾ cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 – 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup cucumbers chopped
  • 2-4 slices red onion sliced
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounce feta cheese crumbled

Instructions 

  • Rinse and drain the farro. 
  • In a medium-sized pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil, then add in the farro. Lower the heat to a simmer, cook the farro covered until tender, 10 – 15 minutes. ¾ cup dry farro ¾ cup chicken broth
  • Once the farro is tender, add in the minced garlic and olive oil. Allow the farro to cool completely. 2 – 3 garlic cloves 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked farro, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, a few slices of red onion, chopped cilantro or parsley, salt, black pepper, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix together, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve and Enjoy! 1 cup tomatoes 1 cup cucumbers 2-4 slices red onion 3 tablespoons cilantro ¼ teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 ounce feta cheese

Notes

All nutrition information is a rough estimate and this recipe card may contain affiliate links. 
*My farro is quick-cooking, if using a different variety it may take longer to cook, and use more chicken broth or water
This farro salad with feta lasts for several days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg

All nutrition information is automatically generated and should be only used as a rough estimate. This recipe card may contain affiliate links.

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