Low Carb Mediterranean Farro Salad

Packed with wholesome Mediterranean flavors, this Low Carb Mediterranean Farro Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-rich dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Featuring tender, nutty farro as the base, this salad is complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and lemon juice, the salad is beautifully balanced with fresh parsley for a fragrant finishing touch. Ready in under an hour and served chilled or at room temperature, this refreshing and hearty recipe is an ideal option for those seeking a healthy, low-carb spin on a classic Mediterranean dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Farro
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse 1 cup of farro under cold water. In a medium saucepan, add the farro and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the farro simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

Once cooked, drain the excess water and set the farro aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the farro is cooking, halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, dice 1 medium cucumber, and finely chop 0.5 small red onion.

Step 5

Slice 0.5 cup of Kalamata olives in half and crumble 0.5 cup of feta cheese.

Step 6

Chop 0.25 cup of fresh parsley and set it aside for garnish.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together 0.25 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring an even coat of dressing.

Step 10

Garnish the salad with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 11

Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy this vibrant and healthy Mediterranean farro salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(884.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1746.8

Total Fat 106.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3486.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.1g	0%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Protein 37.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 664.2mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 964.6mg	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: 54.8%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 36.7%