Mediterranean Farro Salad
Mediterranean Farro Salad - cucumbers , ripe tomatoes, and lemon add a freshness and light quality to earthy, nutty farro in this Mediterranean Farro Salad
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Calories: 321kcal
- 1 cup uncooked farro
- 3 cups water or broth
- 1/2 English cucumber chopped
- 3/4 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 cup sliced cooked chicken breast
- 2 T fresh chopped parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 T olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
Place the farro and water/broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Drain off extra liquid. Set aside to cool.
Combine the farro, cucumber, tomatoes, green onion, chicken, and parsley in a large bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Add salt and pepper and toss to combine.
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg