Gather Your Ingredients
Before you start preparing your farro salad, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup of farro
- 2 cups of water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cook the Farro
First, rinse the farro under cold water to remove any impurities. Then, in a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed farro and reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and let the farro simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain any excess liquid and set aside to cool.
Chop and Prepare the Vegetables
While the farro is cooking, start preparing the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the parsley and mint as well. Once everything is ready, set them aside.
Combine the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, chopped vegetables, parsley, and mint. Toss the ingredients together gently to mix everything evenly.
Dress the Salad
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the farro salad mixture and toss until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Add the Final Touch
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad for an added burst of flavor and creaminess.
Serve and Enjoy
Your farro salad is now ready to be served. You can enjoy it as a refreshing side dish or as a main meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, based on your preference.
Farro salad is not only delicious but also quite versatile. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients, such as roasted vegetables or grilled chicken, to create your own unique version. So, what are you waiting for? Give this nutritious and flavorful salad a try and wow your taste buds!