Mediterranean Lemon Herb Farro (Printable)

Nutty farro with zesty lemon, fresh herbs, olives, and feta for a satisfying Mediterranean bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup farro, rinsed
02 - 2 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables & Add-ins

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
06 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

→ Dressing

11 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 - Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 - Salt, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring farro and water or broth to a boil in a medium saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain any excess liquid and let cool slightly.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
03 - Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, oregano, black pepper, and additional salt to taste in a small bowl or jar.
04 - Pour the dressing over the grain bowl ingredients and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The farro stays perfectly chewy even after sitting in the fridge for days
  • You can prep everything ahead and toss it together in five minutes
  • The lemon herb dressing makes even simple ingredients sing
02 -
  • Let the farro cool for at least 10 minutes before tossing with the vegetables, or the feta will melt into a weird puddle
  • The dressing tastes best if you let it sit for 5 minutes before using it—the garlic needs a moment to mellow out
  • This bowl keeps beautifully for three days in the fridge, but hold off on adding the fresh herbs until right before serving
03 -
  • Taste a cherry tomato before adding salt to the final dish—sweet tomatoes mean you need less salt overall
  • Massaging the red onion slices with a little lemon juice takes away their harsh bite
  • Reserve a handful of fresh herbs to sprinkle on top right before serving for a pop of green

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