Mediterranean Farro Salad
As the weather gets nicer (hopefully, lol) you can't go wrong with fresh, vibrant and filling salads. I'm talking a salad that keeps you full, but is super bright in flavour. If you are nodding your head in agreement, this mediterranean farro salad is for you. If you haven't tried farro before, consider this your sign!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 258kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Farro
- ½ English cucumber deseeded and diced
- 1 cup Grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted and chopped
- 2 Stalks scallions chopped
- ¼ cup Flat leaf parsley chopped
For the Dressing
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Calabrian chilli paste
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup Chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the farro:In a pot of salted water, with a tablespoon of chicken bouillon. You may also use chicken broth. Once the farro is tender, but still a little chewy, drain and set aside.
- Prep the vegetables: Dice the deseeded cucumbers, halve the grape tomatoes, pit and chop the Kalamata olives, and the herbs.
- Mix the dressing: Mix together the lemon juice and zest, garlic and onion powder, salt, olive oil, calabrian chili peppers and chicken broth.
- Assemble: Assemble the salad in a big bowl, with the farro, vegetables and dressing, and toss! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg