Delicious and Nutritious Farro Salad: A Perfect Blend of

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Cool Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2cupswater

  • 1cupfarro

  • ½cupchopped celery

  • cupcrumbled feta cheese

  • ¼cupdried cherries

  • ¼cupchopped green onions

  • 2tablespoonschopped toasted pecans

  • ½teaspoonlemon zest

  • 1 ½tablespoonslemon juice

  • 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • lemon wedges for serving

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine water, farro, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  2. Drain, spread on a baking sheet, and chill 5 minutes.

  3. Mix celery, feta, dried cherries, green onion, pecans, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add farro; toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
3g
13%
Cholesterol
11mg
4%
Sodium
281mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
16%
Dietary Fiber
2g
5%
Protein
8g
16%
Potassium
299mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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