Description
A vibrant, hearty salad inspired by Whole Foods’ deli favorite, featuring chewy farro, fresh herbs, and a citrusy vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or quick lunches.
Ingredients
1 cup farro (uncooked)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/3 cup parsley, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice + zest
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse the farro under cold water to remove excess starch.
2. In a medium pot, combine farro and 2 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Drain.
3. While farro cooks, prep tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and zest the lemon.
4. In a large bowl, combine warm farro with olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead tip: Cook farro in batches to speed up prep during the week.
Customize with additions like chickpeas, cucumbers, kalamata olives, or vegan feta for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: farro, grain salad, vegan, whole foods copycat