Farro and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Feta and Olives
This farro and roasted vegetable salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The farro is cooked in a flavorful broth, and the roasted vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. The feta cheese and olives add a salty and briny flavor, and the oregano adds a fresh herby note. This salad is easy to make and can be served warm or cold.
This recipe was inspired by a trip to Greece that I took a few years ago. I was so impressed by the fresh and flavorful salads that I ate there, and I wanted to recreate that experience at home. This salad is my take on a traditional Greek salad, with a few of my own personal touches. I use farro instead of bulgur, which gives the salad a more nutty flavor. I also roast the vegetables instead of boiling them, which gives them a more intense flavor. The feta cheese and olives add a salty and briny flavor, and the oregano adds a fresh herby note. This salad is easy to make and can be served warm or cold, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup farro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Instructions
  1. Cook farro according to package directions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add bell pepper and zucchini and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add red onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes more.
  5. Combine farro, roasted vegetables, olives, feta, and oregano in a large bowl.
  6. Toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Why It Works
  • The farro is cooked in a flavorful broth, which gives it a rich and complex flavor.
  • The roasted vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, which gives them a sweet and smoky flavor.
  • The feta cheese and olives add a salty and briny flavor, which balances out the sweetness of the vegetables.
  • The oregano adds a fresh herby note, which brightens up the salad.