Mediterranean Farro Salad
Servings 10 servings
Calories 230kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups organic farro
- 1 tsp kosher salt coarse
- 2 cups green beans
- 20 kalamata olives
- 1 sweet red peppers medium
- 3 oz feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup chives raw, chopped
- ¼ cup sherry vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with the farro.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the farro is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add ½ teaspoons of the salt and simmer until the farro is tender, about 10 minutes longer.
- Drain well.
- Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
- Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the green beans and stir.
- Cook for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 2 minutes.
- Drain the green beans.
- Once the farro has cooled add the green beans, olives, red pepper, Feta, and chives.
- Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl mix together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, mustard, pepper, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
- Stir to combine.
- Pour the sherry vinaigrette over the farro salad.
- Toss to combine and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Farro Salad
Amount Per Serving (118 g)
Calories 230
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2.5g16%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 550mg24%
Potassium 34mg1%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
