This salad is absolutely one of my favorites. It’s full of flavor and packed with fresh healthy ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal or make it the main course by adding some protein.
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I think Farro is one of the most underused grains available. It has a chewy texture and a nutty flavor that makes it the perfect addition to this salad. It’s also better than rice because it’s filled with nutrients like protein, magnesium, zinc and B vitamins. Because this salad is more of a green salad, I only use 1 cup in my recipe below. But I often add another cup of Farro for added protein.
The greens add another healthy punch. I like the peppery flavor of arugula, but spinach or kale taste just as good. Honestly, when I make this salad I use whatever dark leafy green I happen to have in the fridge. Just like the Farro, you can easily add more greens. I often add a handful of fresh greens just before serving or put the salad on a bed of greens.
And the pine nuts add the kick of crunch that any good salad needs. My first version of this salad didn’t have pine nuts. My niece, Gianna, suggested that it would be better with toasted pine nuts and she was right!! A note about the feta… I eat mostly plant based for health reasons (to balance my hormones), so I used Trader Joe’s vegan feta and I have to cut it in little cubes. Other than the shape of the feta, I can’t tell the difference. But if I make it with the “real stuff” I use crumbled feta.
This tasty and versatile salad is perfect for any occasion. And the fact that it’s packed with nutrients is a bonus! I hope you enjoy this salad as much as I do. If you make it, please let me know what you think in the comments. If you like recipes life this one, make sure to follow me on Instagram for everything foodie https://www.instagram.com/enjoy_life_inspired/
Mediterranean Farro Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp oregano fresh or dried
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup tomato diced
- 1 cup broccoli finely chopped
- 1 cup Farro, cooked more if preferred
- ½ cup kalamata olives sliced
- ½ cup red bell peppers diced
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ½ cup parsley, fresh
- ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 cups baby spinach, arugula, or kale chopped
Instructions
- Pre-mix the dressing. Add all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Top with the dressing and mix.
