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Lemon Farro and Tomato Salad

lemon farro tomato salad
Ingredients:
  • (1 1/2 tsp.) coarse salt
  • (1 cup) farro grain
  • (6) plum tomatoes, cored and halved lengthwise
  • (1/2 cup) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • (2 cloves) garlic, finely chopped
  • (1/4 tsp.) coarse-ground pepper
  • (2 Tbsp.) lemon juice
  • (1/2 cup) feta, crumbled
  • (1/2 cup) pitted kalamata olives, halved
  • (2 tsp.) fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Servings
6
Salad

Lemon Farro and Tomato Salad

Roasted plum tomatoes with warm farro grain, feta cheese and olives in a bright lemon vinaigrette.

Preparation Time
About 20 minutes
Cook Time
About 1 hr 5 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Place 6 cups cold water in a large pot and place over High heat. When boiling, add 1 tsp. salt and farro. Boil 40-45 minutes, drain and set aside.

  2. 2Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Place tomatoes flesh side down on a baking pan. Brush with 1 Tbsp. oil, top with garlic, 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes, increase heat to broil and cook 5 minutes.

  3. 3In a large bowl, combine lemon juice and rest of salt. While whisking, stream in 1/4 cup olive oil, set aside.
  4. 4Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add rest of olive oil. When hot, toss in farro and cook 2-3 minutes, or until warm.
  5. 5Pour into bowl with lemon juice, add feta, olives and thyme. Toss, add tomatoes and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of salad

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 347
  • Total Fat 24 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 28 g
  • Protein 6 g
  • Cholesterol 11 mg
  • Sodium 756 mg
  • Fiber 6 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Miscellaneous

Recipe Ethnicity: Greek/Mediterranean

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.

 


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