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Summery Pasta Salad with Farro & Vegetables

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A refreshing and hearty summer pasta salad made with farro and a medley of colorful vegetables. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry farro
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the farro and place it in a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess water and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Top with crumbled feta cheese if using and chill before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese.
  • Can be made a day ahead for better flavor absorption.
  • Use pearled farro for quicker cooking time.

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Keywords: summer pasta salad, farro salad, vegetarian salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy lunch

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