Mediterranean Farro Salad with Arugula and Walnuts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 1 - 50 gram
You can change it up with Cauliflower rice, instead of Farro.
Ingredients
SALAD
1 cup dry farro
salt
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, trimmed and chopped
1 bell pepper, cored and chopped
3/4 cup halves/pieces walnut
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
feta cheese, to your liking
DRESSING
Ladolemono Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1-2 tsps dried oregano
1 large garlic clove, minced
3./4 tsps kosher salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil infused with lemon
Directions
Cook the farro. Bring 3 cups of water, seasoned with kosher salt, to a boil. Add the farro and lower the heat to medium. Simmer for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the kind of farro you are using. The farro will have absorbed the water but use a sieve to fully drain. If you like, spread the farro on a tray or sheet pan and pat dry with a paper towel.
Make the dressing using this Greek salad dressing recipe.
Toss the salad together. In a mixing bowl, combine the farro (still somewhat warm) with the arugula, tomatoes, onions, peppers, walnuts, and fresh herbs. Pour the salad dressing, then toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Finish with a sprinkle of feta cheese to your liking.
Put the lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
While you are whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil.
You'll love this versatile Greek lemon and olive oil dressing. You can use it as a Greek salad dressing on your favorite salad, as a marinade for chicken or fish, or as a bright finishing sauce to drizzle on things from grilled vegetables to kabobs and more!