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Red Pepper Zucchini Farro Salad

Delicious vegan farro salad packed with zucchini, onion, and spices is a delicious healthy side or main meal!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 356 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ red onion
  • 2 zucchini
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt
  • ½ rup roasted red pepper strips
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herbs seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb farro

Instructions

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  1. Add farro to a colander and rinse well with cold water.
  2. Boil a large pot of water and add farro, boiling until soft to the touch, about 15 minutes.
  3. When farro is soft with just a bit of give (al dente), drain well.
  4. While farro is boiling, in a pan, add a small amount of olive oil, just about a glug from the bottle, and heat on medium-high until warm.
  5. Add onion and heat until soft and lightly browned. Stir in garlic and zucchini. Heat until softened and browned, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian herbs seasoning, garlic powder, celtic sea salt, and stir well to combine.
  7. Add farro to large bowl, and stir drained red pepper strips, sautéed onions, garlic, and zucchini into farro. Pour olive oil red wine vinegar dressing over salad and toss well.
  8. Serve immediately or let chill 30 minutes to let flavor intensify.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 424mg (18%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Sodium 424mg 18%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 8g 16%

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