Greek-Style Farro Salad

Name: Greek-Style Farro Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Pearled farro 1.1 cups; Feta cheese 1.8 oz; Black Greek olives (pitted) 1.75 oz; Piccadilly tomatoes 1 ½ cup; Tuna in oil (drained) 3.5 oz; Red onions medium 1; Salted capers (to desalt) 2 tbsp; Lemon peel 1; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste

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340

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 340
Carbohydrates g 37.4
of which sugars g 5.3
Protein g 17.2
Fats g 13.6
of which saturated fat g 3.3
Fiber g 5
Cholesterol mg 25
Sodium mg 881

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Greek farro salad is like bringing the vibrant, colorful flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. And really feels like summer all year. With this mix of tender farro, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny capers, and creamy feta cheese, it's a taste of the Mediterranean farro salad experience. I mean, in Greece, this salad is the go-to when the weather warms up. It's fresh. It's crisp. What makes it stand out? The versatility of the feta. You can have it as big, golden baked chunks—so, so warm and melty—or simple, cool crumbles that add a creamy touch. Both are seriously good and match the chewy farro perfectly.

And listen, you can easily change it up based on what's in your kitchen. Some Greek versions even include fresh tuna or a dollop of herb pesto instead of olive oil dressing. See? Greek farro salad adapts to your mood or ingredients. For a fun twist, try primosale cheese—a mild and moist alternative to feta. This adaptability is what makes healthy grain salads pair so beautifully with Mediterranean flavors. Basically, a salad like this can totally be a full meal, much like a traditional tzatziki or a hearty feta salad from a seaside taverna. It is a fantastic choice for anyone following the Mediterranean diet or looking for new healthy salad recipes.

Each bite gives you a tangy punch from the capers and onion, plus a crunch from the veggies. Keeps things exciting, for sure. This dish just brings a touch of Greek sunshine to your table—ready to share with friends or family. Adds warmth and vibrancy to any gathering. Enjoy it as a main course or a side, and the Greek farro salad will totally impress with its bright, flavorful profile. Can't go wrong.

How to prepare Greek-Style Farro Salad

To prepare the Greek-style farro salad, start by cooking the pearled farro. Pour it into a pot of boiling salted water 1 and when it is al dente, drain it 2. Quickly rinse it under cold running water to stop the cooking 3.

Then transfer it to a bowl, drizzle with a bit of oil 4, mix and let it cool down a bit 5. In the meantime, clean the onion and finely slice it 6.

Place it in a bowl with ice water 7 so it becomes crunchy and loses some of its acrid flavor 8. After rinsing the capers thoroughly under running water to remove the excess salt, chop them along with the pitted black olives 9.

Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then cut them into quarters 10. Add to the farro bowl: the tomatoes 11, the chopped olives and capers 12,

the sliced and drained onions 13 and crumble the feta by hand into the salad 14. Then add the drained tuna fillets 15,

a pinch of salt and grated lemon zest, finally the basil torn by hand 16 and give it a good mix 17. And here is your Greek-style farro salad, enjoy your meal 18.

Storage

The Greek-style farro salad can be prepared in advance or stored for a couple of days in the refrigerator.

It is preferable not to freeze it.

Tip

To make your Greek-style farro salad truly authentic, try to find green peppers. In Greece, they are found fresh, here you might find them pickled: equally delicious!

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Greek-Style Farro Salad

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Greek-Style Farro Salad

Storage

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