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    Home ▸ Vegan Salads

    Amazing Greek Farro Salad Recipe

    Last modified: April 8, 2023. Originally posted: April 8, 2023 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Try this easy and delicious Greek farro salad, packed with wholesome ingredients and tangy vegan feta. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!

    This recipe is bold in flavor but simple in ingredients. The pepperoncini, olives and red onion mixed with the more neutral tastes of the cucumber and tomato for an incredible end result.

    Spoon in white bowl filled with Greek farro salad on a blue and white striped cloth.
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    This recipe was originally published on 5/27/14

    Greek Salad is a staple in our house! This farro salad captures all the flavors of that traditional recipe in a hearty filling meal.

    Ingredients

    My favorite thing about farro is the texture. It is perfectly chewy and al dente and has a great almost nutty flavor. Plus, it's high in protein, fiber, and calcium, perfect for adding more nutrients to your diet.

    Here is what you need to make this amazing vegan farro recipe:

    • Farro - If you're gluten free, like me, you can always substitute the farro with quinoa or brown rice.
    • Pepperoncini 
    • Greek olives
    • Cucumbers 
    • Tomatoes 
    • Red onion 
    • Vegan Feta - or regular feta if you are not vegan or dairy free.
    • Fresh oregano
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    How To Make Greek Farro Salad

    I love the ease of this cold farro salad. It really couldn't be easier! Here's what to do:

    1. Cook the farro, drain, and rinse.
    2. Add farro and all ingredients to a bowl.
    3. Mix and serve!
    Blue strainer filled with cooked farro on a wooden table.
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    White bowl with farro, veggies and vegan feta in piles.
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    Tips for Cooking Farro

    If you don't know how to cook farro never fear, it's pretty simple!

    1. One cup of dry farro will result in 3 cups of cooked farro.
    2. Rinse the farro in a fine mesh strainer before cooking to rinse off the powdery coating. This will help to avoid a starchy consistency.
    3. You don't need to exactly measure the amount of water used since you will be draining the excess, similar to cooking pasta.
      • Shoot for around 3 times the amount of farro, in this recipe 3 cups of water for the 1 cup of farro.
    4. Bring salted water to a boil then add in the farro.
    5. Cook until it is tender yet still chewy, this should take about 20-30 minutes.
    6. Drain the cooked farro and rinse with fresh water.
    7. Season and use immediately or store.
    8. Cooked farro will stay good in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.

    Flavor suggestions

    One of the many wonderful things about this Mediterranean farro salad is how easy it is to customize! Try adding in any of these other ingredients to mix up the flavor:

    • Shredded spinach
    • Other greens like arugula, kale, or chard
    • Crumble up some Vegan Bacon
    • Bell peppers - fresh or roasted
    • Chickpeas
    • Dill
    • Garlic
    • If you do not need this Greek farro salad to be vegan, you can add in chopped cooked chicken for added protein.

    What to Serve With Greek Farro Salad

    This tasty farro salad is hearty enough to be served as a complete vegan meal, but it's also great paired with any of these plant based recipes:

    • Falafel Burgers
    • Vegan Panini
    • Pulled 'Pork' Mushroom Sandwich
    • Vegan Chickpea Burgers
    • Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
    • Healthy Carrot Soup
    • Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
    • Roasted Carrot Hummus
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    How to Make Farro Salad Ahead of Time

    Probably the best thing about this Greek farro salad recipe is that it can be made ahead of time. It's great for meal prep, or for simply making it super easy to mix up in 5 minutes when you're ready to serve on busy weeknights!

    • Clean and chop the veggies.
    • Cook the farro.
    • Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge until you're ready to mix up!
      • Cooked farro can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
      • The chopped veggies will be best within 3-5 days.
    • For a cold farro salad, serve right away.
    • If you'd like to serve it warm, you can heat it up on the stovetop in a skillet, or quickly in the microwave.
    • Alternatively you can make the entire recipe and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

    More Tips and Tricks

    • Make sure to rinse the farro before cooking.
    • If you use whole farro instead of pearled, soak it before cooking to cut down on the cook time. 
    • To make this gluten-free sub the farro with rice or quinoa. I love wild rice.
    • You can use dried oregano, but only use 2 teaspoons as it is stronger than fresh.
    • Leftover Greek farro salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, depending on how fresh your veggies are.

    Common Questions

    Is Farro a carb or protein?

    Farro is an ancient wheat grain that is really nutritious. It has both carbs and protein. While not gluten free, it is more digestible than other gluten filled grains. Both my husband and I digest it more easily.

    ¼ cup of dry farro has about 6 grams of protein. It has 34 grams of carbs, but 5 of those grams are fiber.

    What's healthier farro or quinoa?

    Both farro and quinoa are healthy grains that offer nutritional benefits. Farro has slightly more calories than quinoa, 170 vs 156 per ¼ cup serving. Both grains have a good amount of protein; quinoa has 6 grams per serving while farro has 7. Farro is also significantly higher in calcium, but quinoa is lower in carbs. So it really just comes down to what you're looking for in nutrition as far as which would be considered healthier.

    Can you eat farro cold?

    Yes you can! This cold farro salad is one example of the many ways you can enjoy farro cold.

    Does farro need to be rinsed?

    Yes. If you look at farro when you buy it, you'll  see that it is covered with a powder like substance. It should be rinsed off before cooking.

    What is farro salad made of?

    You can make a variety of salads with farro. This one features Mediterranean flavors like tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta.

    What is farro good with?

    Practically anything! It's great mixed up with fresh veggies and herbs as a salad, but you can also make dishes like risotto, or even just served alone as a side to any entree.

    More Vegan Salad Recipes

    Like this vegan farro recipe? Want more like it? Whether you need a fresh and healthy meal, or a side to go along with your favorite dishes, these plant based salad recipes have you covered:

    • Lentil Quinoa Salad
    • Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
    • Mediterranean Orzo Salad
    • Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad
    • Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad
    • Vegan Potato Salad
    • Summer Fruit Salad
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    Amazing Greek Farro Salad Recipe

    Sophia DeSantis
    Try this easy and delicious Greek farro salad, packed with wholesome ingredients and tangy vegan feta. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
    Servings 4
    Calories 314 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup farro , dry (use semi pearled or pearled, see note)
    • ½ cup peperoncini , chopped (leave out if you don't want any spice)
    • ½ cup Greek olives , sliced
    • ½ cup cucumbers , chopped
    • ½ cup fresh tomatoes , chopped
    • ½ cup red onion , chopped
    • ½ cup vegan Feta , I use my homemade version or you can use store bought
    • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
    • drizzle olive oil , optional or leave out for oil free

    Instructions
     

    • Begin cooking farro in a medium pot according to package directions (will cook for about 25-30 minutes).
    • As farro is cooking, you can cut all the veggies if you haven't already.
    • When farro is done cooking, drain and rinse with cold water.
    • Transfer to a bowl and add all the other ingredients.
    • Mix well and enjoy!

    Notes

    • If you use whole farro instead of pearled, soak it before cooking to cut down on the cook time. 
    • To make this gluten-free sub the farro with rice. I love wild rice.
    • You can use dried oregano, but only use 2 teaspoons as it is stronger than fresh.
    • If you make the vegan feta, use only the feta filling portion of the linked recipe.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 274mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 17.4mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3.5mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Sarah

      June 23, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      So fresh and light yet filling at the same time, if that makes sense haha! Great recipe!

      Reply
    2. Debi

      April 19, 2021 at 9:27 am

      We loved the Greek farro salad. Making the "feta" was easier than I thought it would be.
      I love using farro for so many things.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        April 19, 2021 at 1:16 pm

        So happy to hear Debi!

        Reply
    3. Emilie

      June 23, 2019 at 7:57 am

      Really delicious. Thank you. I think I'll bring it to my next pot luck. I think even people who don't eat healthy would like this.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        June 23, 2019 at 2:45 pm

        So happy you like it!

        Reply
    4. Cassie Autumn Tran

      June 12, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      I love Greek salads, they are so yummy! Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, salt and pepper, and fresh oregano are the best salad ingredients. It's been a while since I've seen farro in a recipe, it sounds fantastic now that I've seen it!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        June 12, 2019 at 4:34 pm

        Thanks Cassie! We love farro!

        Reply
    5. The Vegan 8

      June 12, 2019 at 10:03 am

      Wow girl, this looks and sounds amazing! I am salivating at the thought of all the rich briney flavors and salty bites of the olives and peperoncini, not to mention the spicy crunch of raw red onion. I love raw red onions so dang much! Awesome recipe!

      Reply
    6. steviefbillman

      June 10, 2019 at 10:59 am

      This looks like such a fresh recipe for a perfect summer day. I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    7. M-R

      May 27, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      Farro, eh ? - Tell me, Sophia - would I have much use for it, apart from this ?

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        May 27, 2014 at 6:23 pm

        Hi there! We use farro often! We love it instead of pasta or quinoa from time to time. It's nice to mix it up a bit. I often roast veggies and put them on top of farro, it is also great in soups or on top of salad! The list goes on! My very first recipe on here was farro stuffed in spaghetti squash, check it out but don't judge the awful pictures I took back then, lol! http://veggiesdontbite.com/2013/11/18/double-baked-spaghetti-squash-bowls/

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        • M-R

          May 27, 2014 at 6:26 pm

          Alas: recipes that require baking for any length of time will go by the board with any age pensioner in NSW: our gas prices are to rise by roughly 33% on July 1 ! I must restrict my cooking to things that use as little gas as possible - is that a ludicrous thought ? :-

        • veggiesdontbite

          May 27, 2014 at 6:28 pm

          You do what you have to do! But if you make a large batch of farro before then, it stores great in the fridge. You could even try freezing for future use. I like to store the farro plain then add to my meals throughout my week. Great protein too!

        • M-R

          May 27, 2014 at 6:40 pm

          Then that's exactly what I shall do. Do you buy it in the grain by bulk, or in packets ?

        • veggiesdontbite

          May 27, 2014 at 6:51 pm

          I buy it online, but big amounts! You reminded me that I forgot to do the links I usually put in all my recipes, so I just updated with that. I buy mine from Amazon, link to it in the recipe, but I know there are other places you can buy it. Sometimes Costco has it too but I have not been able to find it there lately! Your local store may have it in the bulk bins too but you should ask before you go if it isn't an easy stop! Let me know how it turns out!

        • M-R

          May 27, 2014 at 7:19 pm

          Thanks very much for your input !

        • veggiesdontbite

          May 27, 2014 at 7:37 pm

          You're welcome! Any time!

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