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Greek Farro Salad

Filed Under: Main Course, Main Course Salads, Mediterranean Recipes, Salad, Vegetarian Recipes

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Greek Farro Salad served in a ceramic bowl

Greek Farro Salad (also called Mediterranean Farro Salad) is hearty enough to be a meal on its own – a mouthwatering combination of nutty farro, sweet tomato, crisp cucumber, briny olives and salty capers, creamy feta cheese, crunchy red bell pepper and subtle shallot heat, all dressed simply with good olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic and a generous sprinkle of dried oregano (or Greek Salad Dressing).

Greek Farro Salad served in a white bowl on a gray napkin

One of the things I love best about this Greek farro salad is that, once I have the cooked farro in the refrigerator along with the other ingredients, I can throw this beauty together in just a few minutes. It makes the perfect easy lunch or lazy day dinner and is always a hit at picnics and potlucks.

This time of year, I honestly can’t get enough salad.  And there are so many amazing salads to be had, to name just a few: Greek Salad, Italian Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Curry Chicken Salad, Tabouli Salad, Carne Asada Steak Salad, Mexican Street Corn Salad, this whole collection of farro salads and SO MANY MORE. Yes, I have a thing for Main Course Salads!

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Try this once and you’ll be making it all summer long, I promise.

How to Make Greek Farro Salad

Step 1: To cooked farro add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine.

seasoning farro for greek farro salad step by step

Step 2: To farro mixture add tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, shallot, olives, capers and dried oregano. Add feta and gently toss to combine. Serve.

Greek Farro Salad before tossing
Gently Tossing Greek Farro Salad

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5 from 6 votes

Greek Farro Salad

A mouthwatering combination of nutty farro, crunchy vegetables, cheese and olives in a simple tangy dressing make Greek Farro Salad hearty enough for a main meal.
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 282kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked farro cooled (about 1 cup dry)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or more
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
  • 1 small clove garlic minced
  • pinch salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 medium plum tomatoes diced
  • 2 medium cucumbers diced (peeled if necessary)
  • 1 small red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium shallot thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 24 pitted kalamata olives halved (or pitted Greek olive mix)
  • 1 tablespoon capers rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 6 ounces feta cheese finely diced or crumbled

Instructions

  • To a large serving bowl add farro, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Add next 8 ingredients (tomatoes through feta); gently toss to combine. Serve.

Notes

  1. Note that preparation time does not include cooking farro or allowing it to cool.
  2. For a slightly simpler version of this salad, dress it with Greek Salad Dressing instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 18.5% | Vitamin C: 30.3% | Calcium: 17.5% | Iron: 10.5%
Keywords: 4th of July, game day, Memorial Day, picnic, summer
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Greek Farro Salad served in a ceramic bowl

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  3. David @ Spiced says

    June 8, 2018 at 8:47 am

    I totally hear ya about salads during the summer! We were just commenting today that we want to get some lettuce at the store this weekend to make salads next week…maybe we’ll switch it up and do farro salads instead! I love Greek flavors in salads, so I know this would be a huge hit around here. Perfect for summer!!

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  4. Tom says

    June 7, 2018 at 10:41 am

    We made the farro salad last night for dinner and it was a wonderful summer dish!
    Definitely will be making this again.
    Marissa you ask what wine we enjoyed with your dish.
    A lovely Bandol Rosé 🙂

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    • Marissa says

      June 8, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the salad, Tom! And I always LOVE your wine recommendations – now I’ll be on the lookout for that Rosé!!

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  6. Ben|Havocinthekitchen says

    June 4, 2018 at 7:27 pm


    Oh I like twists on old classic recipes, and Greek salad is no exception. But I cannot say I’ve tried many variations (except with pasta and orzo…which is pasta too). Love the addition of farro – it makes such a beautiful addition!

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