This satisfying Mediterranean salad gets extra bulk from farro, an heirloom wheat that was a staple ingredient in Ancient Rome. Farro has a chewy texture and doesn’t get soggy easily, making it ideal for salads and soups. Serve lemon wedges alongside this salad for squeezing over top. The fresh juice adds a bright, tangy finish.
By Shelli McConnell ,
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry farro
- 2 orange and/or yellow bell peppers, chopped
- 1 9- to 12-oz. package frozen artichokes, thawed and chopped
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (¼ cup)
- ⅓ cup Kalamata and/or Castelvetrano olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large saucepan combine farro and 3 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until tender. Place farro in a colander; run under cold water. Drain well.
- In a large bowl combine farro and the next five ingredients (through oregano). Season with salt and black pepper.
- In a large nonstick skillet cook tomatoes over medium-high 7 to 10 minutes or until they’re blistered and starting to pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar and crushed red pepper. Add tomatoes to farro mixture. Toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1¾ cups), 309 calories, 55 g carbohydrates, 11 g protein, 5 g total fat, 308 mg sodium, 13 g fiber, 5 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
I absolutely loved this recipe, it’s one of our new favorites!
I used canned artichokes because I couldn’t find frozen and it was still really good
I added a 1/2 lb sautéd mushrooms and a bunch of balsamic sautéd asparagus.
So I substituted sun-dried tomatoes for the cooked ones and balsamic vinegar.
Added cucumber and garlic. Next time I might try balsamic and chickpeas and swap basil for oregano. Added some olive oil. Need fat for some of the fat soluble micronutrients to be metabolized. Good for easy meal prep!
Very good recipe – we’ll make it again! When I do, I will cut the amount of vinegar in half.
I made this for dinner last week and it was delicious! My husband liked it so much he requested we have it again for dinner this week. Definitely a recipe to keep!!
Delicious salad that everyone loved – even without oil!
Really delicious, not a huge fan of the tomatoes in this particular recipe but delicious all the same.
Great for meal prep. I used a can of artichoke hearts as I couldn’t find frozen ones. I was skeptical of a grain salad without oil, but this is just perfect.
What a delicious salad! It was a hit at a family dinner. The crunch of the bell peppers was a perfect addition to the texture of the dish.
The only addition I made was a drizzle of Trader Joe’s organic garlic olive oil to kick up the flavor a bit.
FYI: I tried to print the recipe out but when I click on the print icon & then click on “continue” nothing happens. : (
I had the same problem. If you attempt to print, check your download file. You should see a PDF with the name of the recipe.
An easy, healthy, flavorful meal.