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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
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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Jhonny walker says
this looks so good..amd sounds mediterranean....
Luigi says
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!
Luigi says
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.
Rebecca says
Ooooh Yum! This looks so refreshing and healthy for the New Year!
Lisa says
Oh that sounds divine! I LOVE Farro!
bittersweetblog says
Oh, this looks so delicious...! I even have some vegan feta on hand, by chance. I think this is a "must make"!
Velva says
This really looks healthy, flavorful and delicious.
Chef Aimee says
The salad looks divine...all those luscious chunks of avocado! MMM!
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Carole says
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.
Velva says
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
Joanne says
The feta would be non-negotiable for me also! Love this lunch/dinner salad idea.
Jett Whitfield says
Yum! That looks amazing!
Joanne says
This is my kind of lunch! If only I could still eat avocados...
Jennifer L says
I tried this last spring and loved it. I need to make it again soon!
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen says
Oh man - it's been a while since I've made this and now I'm totally craving it again. Yum!