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Published: February 3, 2019 Last Modified: March 4, 2019 By Sara 55 Comments

Farro Salad with Feta

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This farro salad is a fresh and colorful blend of grains, vegetables, olives, feta cheese and herbs, all tossed in a homemade dressing. An easy and unusual salad that’s healthy and can be made in advance.

I love a good salad, and sometimes the best salads don’t even involve lettuce. When I’m looking for a way to get my veggies in, I turn to orzo salad, chickpea salad and this fabulous farro salad.

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Farro salad made with cuucmber, feta cheese, olives and peppers, topped with parsley.

I love looking for new ways to get my veggies in, and this farro salad is a real winner. It’s a blend of fresh veggies, chickpeas, feta cheese and olives, all tossed in the most delicious homemade vinaigrette. This salad is healthy, full of protein and will earn you rave reviews from family and friends.

What is farro?

Farro is a type of ancient wheat grain that has the hull removed. Farro is sold in the rice area of most grocery stores, and can be prepared by boiling the grains in salted water for approximately 20 minutes. Farro has a pleasant, chewy texture and mild flavor.

Dry farro in a jar.

How do you make farro salad?

To make farro salad, you will combine cooked farro with cucumbers, roasted red bell peppers, chickpeas, kalamata olives, red onions and feta cheese. Everything gets tossed together with a simple savory dressing. From there, you can either serve your salad immediately or refrigerate it for up to 6 hours.

Cooked farro, roasted peppers, chickpeas, herbs, and olives in a bowl.

Tips for farro salad

  • I like to use the small Persian cucumbers for this salad. If you can’t find this variety, use a seedless English cucumber instead.
  • I use a bottle of pre-prepared roasted peppers for convenience sake, but you can roast fresh peppers if you prefer.
  • This salad calls for parsley because it adds a fresh flavor and many people always have it on hand. If you don’t have parsley, other great herb options are dill, chives or mint.
  • Make sure to cut all your veggies into small pieces so that they blend well with the tiny grains of farro.
  • If you’re looking to save time, cook your farro in advance, up to 3 days before you plan to make this salad.

Vegetables, chickpeas and farro topped with herb dressing.

Is farro healthy?

Farro is full of nutrients! It contains plenty of fiber, protein, magnesium and zinc. It also contains a variety of antioxidant compounds which help protect against diseases. It’s a great substitute for refined grains such as white rice.

A bowl of farro salad with a serving spoon in it.

Farro Salad Variations

There are so many different ways to flavor your farro salad! Here are some of my favorite optional additions to this recipe.

  • Grilled Chicken
  • Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • Marinated Artichoke Hearts
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Baby Spinach

Farro salad makes a great side dish, vegetarian main course, or potluck offering. It’s unexpected and unique, yet full of flavor and texture. Every time I bring this salad to an event, I get a ton of requests for the recipe!

More great salad recipes

  • Black Bean and Corn Salad
  • Creamy Cucumber Salad
  • Cherry Tomato Salad
  • Pesto Pasta Salad
  • Brussels Sprout Salad
Farro salad made with cuucmber, feta cheese, olives and peppers, topped with parsley.
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Farro Salad with Feta

This farro salad is a fresh and colorful blend of grains, vegetables, olives, feta cheese and herbs, all tossed in a homemade dressing. An easy and unusual salad that's healthy and can be made in advance.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 439kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked farro
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup chickpeas canned, drained then rinsed
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the farro, cucumbers, chickpeas, roasted peppers, red onion, feta cheese, olives and parsley in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano and salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the farro mixture. Toss to coat, then serve

Notes

Make Ahead: The farro can be made up to 2 days in advance and all of the vegetables can be prepped the day before.
Little Helpers: My kids love to assemble the salad and shake up the dressing!

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3.8mg
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This post was originally published on June 4, 2015 and was updated on February 3, 2019 with new content.

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    Comments

    1. Debbie says

      February 11, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been using this recipe for potlucks and everyone always enjoys it!

      Reply
    2. artchee says

      February 6, 2019 at 1:53 am

      5 stars
      I’m always looking for recipes that can help me lose some weight. Your Mediterranean farro salad looks like a good addition to my list of recipes to try. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Heather Barber McMechan says

      February 5, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Finding fresh ingredients for a salad can be exciting. We love mixing ours with different flavors.

      Reply
    4. Tiffany La Forge-Grau says

      February 5, 2019 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like the perfect side dish for just about any meal. I love the mixture of flavors.

      Reply
    5. Toni says

      February 5, 2019 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      I love how flavorful it looks! I can’t wait to give it a try!

      Reply
    6. Emmanuel Damian says

      February 5, 2019 at 9:34 am

      Farro Salad with Feta looks so healthy and easy to do. I hope I can make this at home. It looks so delicious and perfect for family gatherings! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Emmanuel Damian says

      February 5, 2019 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      Farro Salad with Feta looks so healthy and easy to do. I hope I can make this at home. It looks so delicious and perfect for family gatherings!

      Reply
    8. Erica ~ Erica Ever After says

      February 5, 2019 at 8:43 am

      This looks extremely healthy! I need to try more healthy foods

      Reply
    9. Subhashish Roy says

      February 4, 2019 at 11:03 pm

      The salad looks yummy & healthy.Must try making it.

      Reply
    10. Theresa says

      February 4, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      I like all of the color in this salad. Tasty and healthy is my favorite combination, so this is a definite must try!

      Reply
    11. Amy says

      February 4, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      Mediterranean salads are my favorite. I love how delicious flavors like Greek olives, feta, and chickpeas can come together to create.

      Reply
    12. robin rue says

      February 4, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      You had me at feta. It is my favorite cheese and definitely my favorite salad addition.

      Reply
    13. Marcie W. says

      February 4, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      This salad seems to be filled with many of my favorites and looks like a dream come true! As a vegetarian, I appreciate the added protein farro provides too.

      Reply
    14. Nikita Hall says

      February 4, 2019 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      How good is farro! It’s so much easier to find these days. Can’t wait to try the recipe.

      Reply
    15. Emily Fata says

      February 4, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Salads and feta cheese… my two favourite things! I’m totally going to try making this recipe for lunch one day this week. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Monica says

      February 4, 2019 at 9:47 am

      5 stars
      This looks so yummy and healthy! And your chopping looks like perfection too.

      Reply
    17. Stacie says

      February 4, 2019 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      That looks delicious. I’ve never had farro salad before. I’ll have to give this a try.

      Reply
    18. Ascending Butterfly says

      February 4, 2019 at 9:40 am

      I love Farro salad and have tried it with your variations and a ton of other add ons as well. I love all kinds of salads, year round!

      Reply
    19. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

      June 9, 2015 at 7:38 am

      Ooh yum, this looks so fresh and colorful. Must give it a try!

      Reply
    20. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

      June 8, 2015 at 6:06 pm

      Oh the iceberg with ranch is what I grew up on! More like ranch with a bit of iceberg….but good thing my tastebuds have improved and I crave salads like this gorgeous one!

      Reply
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