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Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill

Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill
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Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill is a vibrant, nutritious, and easy-to-make Mediterranean-inspired salad combining chewy farro grains, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and fresh dill. Tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, this refreshing salad is perfect for a wholesome lunch, side dish, or light dinner.

Ingredients

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Grains

  • 1 cup farro

Vegetables

  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

Cheese and Herbs

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the farro: Rinse 1 cup of farro under cold water. Cook it in boiling salted water for 20 to 25 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: While the farro cooks, chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and pit and halve the Kalamata olives. Keep all pieces bite-sized for a balanced texture.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a tangy vinaigrette.
  4. Combine the salad: In a large bowl, toss the cooled farro with the chopped vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Add the chopped fresh dill and pour the dressing over the salad, gently tossing everything to coat evenly.
  5. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together for the best taste.

Notes

  • Cook farro al dente to retain a pleasant chewiness.
  • Use fresh dill for vibrant herbal flavor; avoid dried dill if possible.
  • Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavor blending.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste before serving.
  • Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a richer taste.

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Keywords: farro salad, Greek salad, feta cheese, dill, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe

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