Nutty farro combined with tangy feta, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing for a refreshing dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup farro
02 - 3 cups water
03 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
→ Vegetables & Herbs
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
06 - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
07 - ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
→ Cheese
09 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
→ Dressing
10 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
14 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 - Salt, to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Rinse farro under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine farro, water, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain and let cool slightly.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together the cooked farro, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the farro mixture and toss gently to combine evenly.
05 - Fold in crumbled feta cheese carefully to distribute without breaking it up excessively.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as needed. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
