Summer Farro Salad
A fresh, colorful, and hearty summer farro salad with nutty farro, crisp vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and basil, all tossed in a tangy red wine vinegar dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ½ cups farro
½ English cucumber, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
½ small red onion, chopped
½ cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta)
¼ cup basil, julienned
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook farro according to package instructions until tender but slightly chewy. Drain and let cool.
- Place farro in a large mixing bowl and add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add crumbled goat cheese and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for extra refreshment.
Notes
Swap goat cheese with feta for a saltier flavor.
Add chickpeas or grilled chicken for extra protein.
Mix in arugula or spinach for more greens.
Try balsamic vinegar instead of red wine vinegar for a sweeter taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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