Italian Farro Salad – Vegan Grain Bowl with Olive Oil

Farro cooked al dente, tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives and basil. A light, fibre-rich and fully vegan meal with olive oil.

Total
40 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Calories · per serving
340 kcal

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Italian Farro Salad – Vegan Grain Bowl with Olive Oil

In short

Italian Farro Salad – Vegan Grain Bowl with Olive Oil contains 340 calories per serving: 9 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat. It takes 40 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This Italian salad pairs nutty farro with fresh vegetables and olive oil. Its fibre and plant-based profile make it a filling, light and fully vegan option.

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse the farro under cold water.

  2. 2

    Bring the water or vegetable stock to a boil and add the farro.

  3. 3

    Simmer over medium heat for 20-25 minutes until al dente, then drain.

  4. 4

    Transfer the farro to a large bowl and let it cool slightly.

  5. 5

    Add the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion and basil.

  6. 6

    Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper into a dressing and pour over.

  7. 7

    Toss gently, rest for 10 minutes and serve.

Tips

  • You can cook the farro a day ahead and keep it in the fridge.
  • Bringing it to room temperature before serving opens up the flavour.

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