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!