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Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill

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Chewy farro is tossed together with fresh dill, kalamata olives and feta cheese to create this healthy and delicious whole grain, Farro Greek Salad.

Spoonful of farro greek salad with feta and dill.

In the summer months when it’s hot, I love to change up my salad game. Instead of making salads with leafy greens, that easily wilt in the heat, I make salads with whole grains and heartier veggies. My Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill is ideal for a day at the lake or outside because it can easily feed a crowd, be made in advance, and won’t get gross sitting in the sun! If you haven’t had farro before, then this salad is a great way to introduce the whole grain to your family!

Love salads with a Greek twist? Try my Traditional Greek Salad!

Ingredients

  • Farro: The chewy, hearty texture holds up well to heat and time. It tastes great cold and at room temperature! And it’s full of plant-based protein.
  • Tomato: I use a Roma tomato, as it’s still a bit juicy, with somewhat sweet, umami flavor.
  • Red pepper: The sweetest of the bell peppers, and full of vitamin C.
  • Red onion: Adds color, crunch, and a bit of spicy, onion flavor.
  • Kalamata olives: A beautiful, deep purple color, they are a bit meaty in texture, with a distinct olive, wine flavor.
  • Feta: A Greek cheese made with goat’s milk, it is soft and crumbly, with a tangy, salty taste.
  • Dill: A bit grassy and citrusy in flavor, it pairs well with the lemon zest and juice to dress the salad.
  • Lemon: Lemon zest adds heavy hitting citrus flavor, and the lemon juice adds bright, fresh flavor to dress the salad.
  • Olive oil: Mild flavored and heart healthy, it finishes the dressing of the salad.

How to make a Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill

Start your farro salad by cooking your farro according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

While farro is cooking, mince your olives, red onion, and dill.

Then deseed your bell pepper, and dice the pepper and tomato.

Then take your cooked farro and add it to a large bowl. Add the red pepper, tomato, olives, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.

Dress the salad with the dill, fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and some olive oil. Toss and season with salt and black pepper.

Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill.

Then serve and enjoy your Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill!

Tips from the Chef

  • Make it gluten-free. To make this salad gluten-free, simply use brown rice instead of the farro.
  • Pack more flavor. To really up the flavor in this salad, cook the farro in chicken or vegetable broth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does farro last in the fridge?

Cooked farro is good in the fridge for up to 5 days.

What does farro salad do for you?

Farro is a great source or protein, fiber, and magnesium. If you add other nutritious and balanced ingredients to the mix, you have a nutrient packed meal.

Is feta cheese good for weight loss?

Feta has fewer calories and less fat than most cheeses, so it’s a good choice to eat while trying to lose weight.

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Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill

4.47 stars average
Liz Della Croce
Chewy farro is tossed together with classic Greek flavors like fresh dill, kalamata olives and feta cheese to create this healthy and delicious whole grain salad.
PREP: 15 minutes
TOTAL: 15 minutes
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Servings4

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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups cooked Bob’s Red Mill Organic Farro
  • 1 tomato (diced)
  • 1 red pepper (seeded and diced)
  • ½ cup red onion (minced)
  • ½ cup kalamata olives (minced)
  • 4 ounces feta (crumbled)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill (minced)
  • 1 zest and juice of lemon
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Toss together cooked farro with tomato, red peppers, onions, olives, get and fresh dill in a large bowl.
  • Add olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper to the bowl. Stir well. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

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Liz’s Notes

This salad holds well can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Over time, the farro will absorb the vinaigrette. Simply add more olive oil or lemon juice if you are serving a few days after preparation or wait to add until right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.6g | Protein: 10.5g | Fat: 14.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 519mg | Fiber: 5.6g | Sugar: 4.2g


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33 responses to “Farro Greek Salad with Feta and Dill”

  1. Diana Lopes Avatar
    Diana Lopes

    Yummy, I love this salad already! Thanks for this recipe!

  2. Gina/Running to the Kitchen Avatar
    Gina/Running to the Kitchen

    This salad is calling my name!!

  3. Richa Gupta Avatar
    Richa Gupta

    Such a wonderful combo, looks healthy and yum!

  4. Liren | Kitchen Confidante Avatar
    Liren | Kitchen Confidante

    Love that this salad is picnic and potluck ready! Farro is such a favorite in my house!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      YES!!! I hope you love it!

  5. Crystal Faulkner Avatar
    Crystal Faulkner

    This sounds and looks so good!! On my list.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you love it!

  6. Jessy Freimann Avatar
    Jessy Freimann

    I seriously love the texture of farro, it’s the best! I also really love the addition of olives in this salad. Both times I was pregnant I craved olives all the way through and those cravings never went away!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Isn’t it so good?? I’m so glad!!! Yay!

  7. Bonnie Avatar
    Bonnie

    I’m a “Jersey” girl thru & thru. I love the jersey shore, but Lake Michigan looks beautiful!!
    I made this salad to bring to a friends BBQ. It was the hit if the party!! Some didn’t know what farro was… I love it!!! My hubby hates olives (silly man!!) & pulled them out, said he still loved it!! I had to give the link to your recipe to 4 ladies!! Great recipe, thanks!!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so thrilled to hear it Bonnie!!! Thank you!!!

  8. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Big grain salads like this are the best! Gotta love those Greek flavors.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’ve got a huge batch of spelt cooked up to use this week!

  9. Ashley M. | Our Full Table Avatar
    Ashley M. | Our Full Table

    This was so delicious! The perfect summer salad!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed it!!! xoxo