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    Farro, Avocado, Cucumber, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Feta

    Modified: Oct 30, 2023 · Published: Dec 2, 2012 by Ashley

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    We were in the mood for something light and healthy for dinner tonight, so I made another batch of one of our favorite dishes - Farro, Avocado, Cucumber, and Cherry Tomato Salad. I love adding crumbled feta to the top of this (which obviously makes it non-vegan). It's light yet satisfying, and we really love it!

    Farro, Avocado, Cucumber, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Feta

    Farro, Avocado, Cucumber, and Cherry Tomato Salad
    Cooking Light July 2008

    Farro is a whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture. Look for it at specialty markets and gourmet grocers or health food stores. With crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and buttery avocado, this dish makes a refreshing lunch. Pair it with a simple starter soup and whole-grain crackers for dinner.

    1 cup uncooked farro or spelt
    4 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
    ¼ teaspoon fresh grated lime rind
    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    ¾ teaspoon salt
    ½ teaspoon black pepper
    2 cups red, orange, and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
    1 ¾ cups chopped seeded English cucumber (about 1 small)
    ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
    ¾ cup sliced peeled avocado (about 1 small)

    1. Place farro in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above farro. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.

    2. Combine oil, rind, juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add farro, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro; toss gently to coat. Place about 1 cup farro mixture on each of 5 plates; garnish evenly with avocado. Serve immediately.
    Yield

    5 servings

    Nutritional notes:
    CALORIES 208(36% from fat); FAT 8.3g (sat 1.1g,mono 4.8g,poly 1g); IRON 2.1mg; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 16mg; CARBOHYDRATE 33.4g; SODIUM 363mg; PROTEIN 5.6g; FIBER 6.1g

    Big Flavors Rating: 5 Stars

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    Comments

    1. Brandon W

      August 01, 2008 at 8:43 am

      Why did you break your camera?

      Reply
      • Ashley

        August 01, 2008 at 11:14 am

        I definitely didn't break it - ever since I got my macro lens, it had been acting up. It would turn itself off a lot and not work right, so we called Canon and they're gonna look at it for me. Something could have been wrong with my camera since I bought it in '05, but since it didn't act up till this lens was attached, I'm not under warranty...so I hope it doesn't cost a ton to fix. I'm already going through withdrawal!

        Reply
        • Brandon W

          August 04, 2008 at 9:01 am

          Camera repairs, I think they always cost a lot, it's a rule.

          Try not to break it again.

          :p

          Reply
    2. Jhonny walker

      October 21, 2009 at 5:45 pm

      this looks so good..amd sounds mediterranean....

      Reply
    3. Luigi

      November 23, 2009 at 3:06 am

      I love Farro, or Spelt as they call it over here. Very nice in things like stews too. Have to say this salad sounds absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Luigi

      January 15, 2010 at 8:11 am

      I like the look of the salad. Would be lovely in the Summer. Farro is a nice ingredient. Incredibly healthy.

      Mainly we add it to things like stews though.

      Reply
    5. Rebecca

      January 15, 2010 at 11:10 am

      Ooooh Yum! This looks so refreshing and healthy for the New Year!

      Reply
    6. Lisa

      January 15, 2010 at 2:25 pm

      Oh that sounds divine! I LOVE Farro!

      Reply
    7. bittersweetblog

      January 15, 2010 at 10:21 pm

      Oh, this looks so delicious...! I even have some vegan feta on hand, by chance. I think this is a "must make"!

      Reply
    8. Velva

      April 09, 2010 at 10:13 pm

      This really looks healthy, flavorful and delicious.

      Reply
    9. Chef Aimee

      April 10, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      The salad looks divine...all those luscious chunks of avocado! MMM!

      Reply
    10. Wholesale Printing

      January 08, 2012 at 3:28 am

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      Reply
    11. Carole

      June 08, 2012 at 4:43 pm

      Nice use of avocado. It would be super if you linked this post in to Food on Friday Series which is all about avocado this week.

      Reply
    12. Velva

      July 15, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      This does have a very fresh, healthy way to enjoy salad. I really like farro but have not used this grain myself. I need to get off the stick because it is so delicious.

      Welcome home!

      Velva

      Reply
    13. Joanne

      June 06, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      The feta would be non-negotiable for me also! Love this lunch/dinner salad idea.

      Reply
    14. Jett Whitfield

      August 27, 2013 at 2:33 pm

      Yum! That looks amazing!

      Reply
    15. Joanne

      August 28, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      This is my kind of lunch! If only I could still eat avocados...

      Reply
    16. Jennifer L

      September 15, 2014 at 10:28 am

      I tried this last spring and loved it. I need to make it again soon!

      Reply
      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        September 15, 2014 at 1:54 pm

        Oh man - it's been a while since I've made this and now I'm totally craving it again. Yum!

        Reply

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