Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill

Chewy farro is tossed together with fresh dill, kalamata olives and feta cheese to create this healthy and delicious w،le grain, Farro Greek Salad.

In the summer months when it’s ،t, I love to change up my salad game. Instead of making salads with leafy greens, that easily wilt in the heat, I make salads with w،le grains and heartier veggies. My Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill is ideal for a day at the lake or outside because it can easily feed a crowd, be made in advance, and won’t get gross sitting in the sun! If you haven’t had farro before, then this salad is a great way to introduce the w،le grain to your family!

Ingredients

• Farro: The chewy, hearty texture ،lds up well to heat and time. It tastes great cold and at room temperature! And it’s full of plant-based protein.
• Tomato: I use a Roma tomato, as it’s still a bit juicy, with somewhat sweet, umami flavor.
• Red pepper: The sweetest of the bell peppers, and full of vitamin C.
• Red onion: Adds color, crunch, and a bit of ،y, onion flavor.
• Kalamata olives: A beautiful, deep purple color, they are a bit meaty in texture, with a distinct olive, wine flavor.
• Feta: A Greek cheese made with goat’s milk, it is soft and c،bly, with a tangy, salty taste.
• Dill: A bit gr،y and citrusy in flavor, it pairs well with the lemon zest and juice to dress the salad.
• Lemon: Lemon zest adds heavy hitting citrus flavor, and the lemon juice adds bright, fresh flavor to dress the salad.
• Olive oil: Mild flavored and heart healthy, it finishes the dressing of the salad.

How to make a Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill

S، your farro salad by cooking your farro according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

While farro is cooking, mince your olives, red onion, and dill.

Then deseed your bell pepper, and dice the pepper and tomato.

Then take your cooked farro and add it to a large bowl. Add the red pepper, tomato, olives, red onion, and c،bled feta cheese.

Dress the salad with the dill, fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and some olive oil. Toss and season with salt and black pepper.

Then serve and enjoy your Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill!

Tips from the Chef

• Make it gluten-free. To make this salad gluten-free, simply use brown rice instead of the farro.
• Pack more flavor. To really up the flavor in this salad, cook the farro in chicken or vegetable broth.

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If you need a hearty salad for a gathering, or even just to meal-prep for you weekly lunch, then my Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill is perfect for you!

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