Greek Farro Tomato Salad
Greek Farro Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese is packed with nutty flavor, bold texture and nutrients. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad is a perfect pairing for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Farro pearled
- 2-1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup green onion sliced, about 2 stalks (green part only)
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- pinch black pepper
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Rinse farro under cold water. Drain.
- Add water and farro to a medium saucepan. Stir. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover.
- Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Drain well, and transfer to a medium bowl to cool.
- Add the tomato, green onion, and parsley to the bowl, toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk the garlic, vinegar, oil and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
- Serve at room temperature. Leftovers can be refrigerated, covered, for 1-2 days.
Chef Tips
*This recipe uses pearled farro which does not require overnight soaking like whole grain farro.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Greek Farro Tomato Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
175
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
370
mg
16
%
Potassium
158
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
364
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
47
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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