Vibrant Mediterranean grain salad with farro, fresh vegetables, olives, and feta in lemon-oregano dressing. Ready in 45 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup farro (uncooked)
02 - 3 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables & Herbs
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)
→ Olives & Cheese
09 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
10 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
11 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Rinse farro under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine farro, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until farro is tender but still chewy. Drain any excess water and let cool.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cooled farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint (if using), olives, and feta cheese.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor development.
