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Farro Summer Salad

July 23, 2014 by lauren.kelly 41 Comments

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You seriously need to make this salad.  It’s healthy, simple to prepare and delicious.

Summer Farro Salad from Lauren Kelly Nutriiton

I don’t do this often, but I promise, you will LOVE this salad.  It might sound weird with blueberries and vegetables, but it’s AMAZING!  Between the fresh basil and the raspberry vinaigrette, it’s the perfect combination of flavors.  Oh and it’s super healthy too.  I’m telling you, MAKE THIS!

I love the crunchy, nutty texture of farro.   It is a whole grain and is packed with protein and fiber.  It is made from wheat so it is not gluten-free.  If you are looking for a salad that doesn’t contain gluten, maybe try substituting faro with brown rice, amaranth or quinoa.

Summer Farro Salad from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

I don’t even usually like feta cheese and I loved it in this salad.  Oh and it’s also so pretty so it’s perfect to bring to barbecues!  By the way, I won’t be offended if you don’t feel like making the dressing (even though it’s ridiculously easy) and want to use a bottle dressing.  Just make sure you read the ingredients and look for hidden sugars and preservatives.  Look for one that’s preferably organic and has a small amount of ingredients.

Summer Farro Salad from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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Farro Summer Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces farro cooked
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes sliced in half (I used yellow)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 3/4 cup raspberries
  • 1/3 cup grape seed oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Mix the cooked faro with all of the ingredients for the salad.
  2. To prepare the dressing, add raspberries, honey, vinegar and garlic to food processor or blender.
  3. Slowly add oil and salt and stir or shake well.
  4. Add dressing to salad and mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. (I like to leave a little extra dressing to toss into salad right before serving).

I hope you love this as much as I did!  I love adding fruits to my salads.  What’s your favorite fruit to add to a salad?  It’s one of the best parts of summer!

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, blueberries, clean eating, faro, healthy, raspberry vinaigrette, salad, summer salad, whole grain

Comments

  1. kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says

    July 23, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    I bought farro recently and didn’t do anything with it. Thanks for sharing this, now I can actually use it!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 23, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      It’s super easy Kellie! I hope you like it ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Simply Gourmet says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Looks great!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 23, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      Thank you Sherron! XO

      Reply
  3. Shaina says

    July 23, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    YUM. I love combining fruits and vegetables in salad. I discovered farro a few years back at (don’t laugh) CHEESECAKE FACTORY LOL! They had it on their “Skinny menu” and I ordered it since it was something new and I’ve been in love with it every since.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 23, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      I’d never laugh at you Shaina! XO

      Reply
    • Deborah says

      July 26, 2014 at 4:59 am

      I had a summer salad recently at a restaurant in Old Montreal – farro, feta, sliced pork loin, berries, watermelon, yellow grape tomatoes and celery w/a kiwi dressing – best thing I have eaten in a log time and as you would say Lauren, I was in my happy place!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly says

        July 27, 2014 at 11:17 am

        That sounds amazing Deborah!! ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
  4. The Food Hunter says

    July 23, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    I will have to try this dressing…I’ve never used grape seed oil

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 23, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      I love grape seed oil, it’s a great way to mix things up ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Amanda @The Kitcheneer says

    July 23, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    This salad has so much balance i it! The sweetness of the blueberries with the savory of the farro and feta! Perfect! Could I substitute the farro for another whole grain like quinoa or couscous? I have a ton of quinoa that I need to use!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 23, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      Thank you Amanda! Yes you could definitely use quinoa. I hope you like it!!

      Reply
  6. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I bet we would love farro and I bet that we would really love this farro salad! It’s so pretty!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 24, 2014 at 11:40 am

      Thank you Angie!!

      Reply
  7. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    July 23, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    Hi!! ๐Ÿ™‚ Yes, this dressing does sound so easy – why buy it when it’s this simple to make? Homemade always tastes better anyways. Love this salad for my farro that’s been sitting around for months hoping I’m going to cook with it ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    • lauren.kelly says

      July 24, 2014 at 11:39 am

      Thanks Ash! I hope you like it!

      Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    July 23, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    I love faro and the dressing sounds delicious, I must get my hands on some grape seed oil!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 24, 2014 at 11:39 am

      I think you would LOVE this Brenda!! XO

      Reply
  9. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    July 24, 2014 at 6:06 am

    ive never used farro in a salad before, definitely something i need to try. thanks for sharing the great recipe!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 24, 2014 at 11:39 am

      I hope you like it Thalia! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

    July 24, 2014 at 10:51 am

    I have never had farro before. I don’t even think I’ve seen it on a menu!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 24, 2014 at 11:39 am

      Try it Val! It’s a wonderful grain! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  11. Meseidy says

    July 24, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    You know farro is one of those things I have always wanted to try and make and I have yet to get around to it. Now I want to try it even more! Love the chunks of feta!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 25, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Thank you Meseidy! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

    July 24, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    This salad is screaming my name! I love every single ingredient!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 25, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Thanks Rebecca!!

      Reply
  13. Angela {Mind Over Batter} says

    July 24, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I HEART farro with the near intensity of the sun. There, I said it. I am, however, a salad idiot. Never know what to put in ’em. This salad is so balanced and beautiful. I’m just drooling!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 25, 2014 at 11:17 am

      LOL I love it that much too Angela!! I hope you like it! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  14. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    July 24, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    This is the perfect summer salad! It looks delicious, your making me hungry for lunch! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • lauren.kelly says

      July 25, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Thank you Jenn!

      Reply
  15. Susan says

    July 24, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    I love farro but I have a box of the real kind (not quick cooking at home) and I’m too lazy to take out the hour + time it takes to make it. I’m so bad but this salad looks so good, I need to get past that!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 25, 2014 at 11:16 am

      I know Trader Joe’s sells the 10 minute kind Susan! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  16. Julie says

    July 24, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    I love a good whole grain salad (especially farro), but I haven’t done it with blueberries – must try!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 25, 2014 at 11:16 am

      I hope you enjoy it Julie!!

      Reply
  17. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    July 25, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Oh, wow! I love this idea! What a fantastic combination of sweet, salty, savory flavors and crunchy, chewy textures! Farro is a fave of mine for making salads like this – it has that nutty flavor and heartiness similar to freekeh – so, so good! Absolutely pinning – people are gonna love how simple this recipes is, with such a ton of great flavor! ๐Ÿ˜€

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    • lauren.kelly says

      July 27, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Oh thank you so much Shelley!

      Reply
  18. Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I looooove Farro Lauren and this is a lovely combination!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      July 28, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      Thank you so much Melissa! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  19. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

    April 20, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    I made this salad last week with freekeh rather than farro – it was fabulous. I didn’t use all the dressing even though the salad was refrigerated for a couple of hours before we ate it – saved the rest for other salads.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 20, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks of telling me Laura, I am so glad you liked it!

      Reply

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