Farro Salad with Peas and Feta

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5.0

21 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings (1 cup each)

  • Calories

    391 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Farro Salad with Peas and Feta

This delicious Farro salad has peas, arugula, feta, and a juicy lemon dressing. It's light, fresh, and ready in 30 minutes or less! 

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Ingredients

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For the lemon vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups farro semi-pearled or pearled (see note 1)
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 3 cups arugula (about 3 1/2 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
  • 4 ounces feta cheese for serving
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Instructions

  1. To make the vinaigrette, in a large serving bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper). Set aside.
  2. To cook the farro, in a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add farro and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add water and salt to taste (I like 1 teaspoon) and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until farro is tender, about 15-18 minutes.
  4. Drain through a fine-mesh sieve, then spread farro out in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
  5. To the serving bowl with the vinaigrette, add cooled farro, peas, arugula, dill, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Toss to combine and sprinkle with feta.

Notes

  • Farro: Look for semi-pearled or pearled farro (not whole farro). These types have some or most of the grain removed and the quickest cooking time.
  • Yield: This recipe makes about 10 cups of salad, enough for 10 (1-cup) servings (or 5 larger, 2-cup servings if serving for lunch).
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Make ahead: Cook and chill the farro and prep the dressing. Store the ingredients in the refrigerator separately until ready to serve. Then toss everything together when you need it.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Potassium 302mg (9%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 532IU (11%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings (1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Potassium 302mg 6%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 532IU 11%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 139mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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