Description
A fresh and hearty salad combining nutty farro, garlicky shrimp, and zesty lemon vinaigrette—perfect for meal prep, picnics, or light dinners.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked farro (pearled or semi-pearled)
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced
½ red onion, finely sliced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Feta or goat cheese, Kalamata olives, arugula or spinach, avocado chunks
Instructions
1. Rinse farro and cook in 2½ cups water with a pinch of salt for ~30 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool.
2. Heat olive oil in skillet, add garlic, then shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until shrimp is pink and opaque.
3. In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, zest, olive oil, and salt.
4. Add farro, shrimp, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, and parsley to bowl. Toss to coat.
5. Adjust seasoning and top with optional add-ins like cheese or avocado.
6. Chill for 30 minutes for best flavor.
Notes
Shrimp can be replaced with marinated tofu or grilled eggplant for a plant-based version.
Farro holds up well to dressing—ideal for meal prep.
Serve cold or warm depending on season and preference.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: shrimp farro salad, grain bowl, healthy salad, meal prep