Greek Farro Salad Recipe

Name: Greek Farro Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup farro (, dry (use semi pearled or pearled, see note)); 1/2 cup peperoncini (, chopped (leave out if you don't want any spice)); 1/2 cup Greek olives (, sliced ); 1/2 cup cucumbers (, chopped); 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes (, chopped); ½ cup red onion (, chopped ); 1/2 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)

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This easy Greek farro salad recipe is perfect for lunch, picnics or anytime you want something delicious and full of healthy ingredients!

Fork on white plate with Greek farro salad on a wooden table

This recipe was originally published on 5/27/14

Enjoying time with my family is so important, and while fancy recipes are great from time to time, things that can be throw together quickly are my main choice.

But, just because it’s made up quickly doesn’t mean it has to sacrifice flavor or nutrition! This healthy dish is so simple and easy to create, and it’s great either warm or cold, making it a great make ahead option!

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

Ingredients

The items in this recipe for farro salad offer a great mix of fresh flavors and textures, here’s what you need:

Farro
Pepperoncini
Greek olives
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Red onion
Vegan Feta
Fresh oregano

Different ingredients like veggies and vegan feta in bowls on a wooden table

How To Make Farro Salad

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

Cook the farro, drain, and rinse.
Add farro and all ingredients to a bowl.
Mix and serve!

Flavor suggestions

One of the many wonderful things about this dish 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- raw or roasted
Chickpeas
Dill
Garlic

Serving suggestions

This tasty salad is hearty enough to be served as a complete meal, but it’s also great as a side dish along with any of these plant based recipes:

Make ahead suggestions

Probably the best thing about this farro salad recipe is that it can be prepped ahead of time, making it super easy to mix up in 5 minutes when you’re ready to serve!

Clean and chop the veggies.
Cook the farro.
Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to mix up!
If you’re serving it cold, you can 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.

More tips and tricks

A few more helpful hints to help you out:

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. I love wild rice.
You can use dried oregano, but only use 2 teaspoons as it is stronger than fresh.
Leftovers 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.

1/4 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 1/4 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! It’s delicious is a variety of cold salads like this one.

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

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: