Italian Farro Salad with Feta Cheese

Easy to prepare in advance, this Italian Farro Salad is packed with colorful veggies and creamy feta, and topped with a light, zippy vinaigrette, a big bowl of mealtime sunshine that is just screaming to be brought to your next cookout.

ABOUT FARRO

If you’ve never prepared or eaten farro, you are in for a delight.
Farro is a type of ancient wheat that’s still very popular in Italian cuisine.

It’s hearty and pleasantly chewy, and it has a rich, nutty flavor.
Its flavor and texture make it a truly versatile grain. Farro recipes can range from casseroles, risottos (like this Italian Farro Recipe with feta) and pilafs to soups, stews and satisfying grain-based salads like today’s recipe.

Preparation: 20 minutes - Cooking: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy - Portions: 8-10 persons - Cost: Low

Ingredients

• 14oz Organic Farro 
• 4oz Feta Cheese
• 10 count Semi-Dried Tomatoes 
• 2 Cucumbers
• 4oz Cherry Tomatoes
• 2oz Peas
• Dried Oregan 
• 4 tablespoons of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• Organic Honey (Adds just the right amount of sweetness to the salad)
• Dijon Mustard

How to Make Italian Farro Salad with Feta Cheese

Cook the farro and transfer it to a large bowl.

Prepare the dressing mixing all the ingredients together (except for the feta cheese) and pour half over the warm farro.

Pouring the dressing over the farro while it is still warm helps the farro drink it up, giving your farro salad an even fuller flavor

Add all of the remaining ingredients to the bowl. Toss to combine.

When the farro is no more hot sprinkle with feta, lightly toss again, add some additional dressing if you feel so included, then season with salt and pepper. ENJOY!

Storage Tips:
Store this salad in a covered, airtight container for up to three days.

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