Greek Farro Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked farro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the farro and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the farro is tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Add the parsley, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese (if using), olives, and red onion. Stir to combine.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Pour over the salad and stir to combine.
5. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Interesting Facts

• Farro is an ancient grain, used in Italian and Greek cuisine. It is high in fiber, iron, and other essential nutrients.
• This dish is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free if the feta cheese is omitted.
• The lemon juice and olive oil dressing adds a bright and acidic flavor to the dish.