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Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill

Fresh Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill for a Vibrant Meal

Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill is a vibrant, no-cook dish packed with healthy ingredients, perfect for warm weather meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Farro Rinse before cooking.
  • 1 to 2 units Tomatoes Use ripe varieties.
  • 1 unit Red Bell Pepper Chopped.
  • 0.5 units Red Onion Finely minced.
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives Chopped.
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Crumble for distribution.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Dill Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1 unit Lemon Juice & Zest From 1 lemon.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Use high-quality.
  • to taste units Salt
  • to taste units Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of farro under cold water. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the farro. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. Chop 1 to 2 ripe tomatoes and 1 red bell pepper into small pieces. Finely mince 0.5 red onion and about 0.5 cup of kalamata olives.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled farro, diced tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, minced onion, olives, and freshly chopped dill. Crumble in 0.5 cup of feta cheese.
  4. Whisk together lemon juice, zest, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well coated.
  6. Chill the salad for at least 15-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, do not overcook the farro. Keep dressing separate until just before serving if making in advance.

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