Salad

Italian Farro Salad

Name: Italian Farro Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup farro, uncooked; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and black pepper to taste

Discover a refreshing twist on traditional Italian flavors with this easy farro salad. It's loaded with fresh vegetables and tossed in a bright lemon-herb dressing. Ideal for meal prep or a light, healthy dinner.

Ingredients

1 cup farro, uncooked
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook farro according to package directions until al dente; drain and let cool completely.
While farro cools, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and halve the olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Combine cooled farro, prepared vegetables, olives, and fresh basil in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately or chill.
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