Dairy-Free Mediterranean Farro Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Dairy-Free Mediterranean Farro Salad is a refreshing and hearty dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring perfectly cooked farro as the base, this fiber-rich grain provides a hearty chew that pairs beautifully with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy kalamata olives. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint elevate the salad with their aromatic brightness, while a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Dijon mustard ties everything together. Completely dairy-free, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is ideal as a light lunch, a dinner side dish, or a make-ahead meal-prep option. Ready in under 45 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup farro
• 3 cups water
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse 1 cup of farro under cold water.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed farro and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until the farro is tender but still chewy.

Step 4

Drain any excess water and set the farro aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1 small finely chopped red onion, 0.5 cup of sliced kalamata olives, 0.5 cup of chopped fresh parsley, and 0.25 cup of chopped fresh mint.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together 0.25 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 0.25 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Add the slightly cooled farro to the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Dairy-Free Mediterranean Farro Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1777.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1576.6

Total Fat 87.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4591.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.8g
Protein 35.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 742.7mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 2533.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.8%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 43.6%