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Farro and Pea Salad with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette #MeatlessMonday

April 13, 2015 By Patricia 48 Comments

This salad dares you not to “think spring” when you serve it. The chewy farro makes this salad hearty, and the peas, tomatoes, and the Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette? That’s where you’ll find spring in a bowl!

A bowl of Farro and Pea Salad with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette has

I tossed together Farro and Pea Salad with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette after spending the Easter holiday away (next year I’m going to consider adding it to the holiday menu). I returned to a house with no groceries, and I was starving.

Fortunately, I had tomatoes that were still good, and since I had no desire to run to the grocery store, this is what I was able to toss together.

Farro and Pea Salad with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette looks pretty at your table and tastes terrific

If you love farro, you’ll love my recipe for Warm Farro, Salmon & Swiss Chard Bowls with Lemon Vinaigrette – it’s so filling and flavorful!  And you might want to try a classic favorite, but with a twist: Spicy Sloppy Farro Joes with Creamy Cabbage-Apple Slaw. This is perfect for a Meatless Monday meal, or for any night of the week! 

The Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette for this recipe is perfect for just about any salad, and it brought the right amount of brightness to this one.

I love farro’s chewy texture and nutty flavor. It’s hearty and perfect for soups and chilis, but I say break it out during the warmer weather when salads take center stage.

Dig in to a bowl of Farro and Pea Salad with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette

I used a little extra liquid to cook the farro, which helps make it a little softer. Its chewy texture is ideal to make this a main dish, but you can serve it as a side, too.

This is an easy-to-make salad that will fill you and bring great flavor and texture to your table.

Recipe for Farro and Pea Salad with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette
Serves 4-6

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INGREDIENTS

For the vinaigrette

 
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 heaping tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
 

For the salad

 
  • 1 cup uncooked farro
  • 2-1/2 cups vegetable stock

  • 1/2 cup peas, cooked and chilled in the refrigerator
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, plus more to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

For the vinaigrette

 
  1. Add all the ingredients together and whisk to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use, then mix or shake before using.
 

For the salad

 
  1. Add the farro and the vegetable stock to a sauté pan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer and cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
  2. The farro will get plump and soft and will be a little chewy when done. There will likely still be liquid in the pan when done. Drain the farro.
  3. Add the farro to a shallow bowl and chill in the refrigerator.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the farro, the chilled peas, tomatoes, and black pepper. Mix to combine, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss to coat. Toss in the feta cheese.
  5. Serve on individual plates.
 

Serves 4-6

   

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

    April 13, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    This is such a great alternative for a salad. This is one to definitely try this summer.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 13, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      Thanks so much, Peter!
      Reply
  2. Abigail says

    April 13, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    What a healthy and delicious looking salad! I have never tried Farro and this has given me some delicious inspiration to do so. :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks, Abigail! Hope you try it -- it makes a nice alternative to rice, too :)
      Reply
  3. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

    April 13, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    I love this salad, can't wait to try! Thanks for sharing, Patricia! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks! Hope you try it and enjoy!
      Reply
  4. Kate @ Diethood says

    April 13, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Beautiful, colorful, healthy... pass me the bowl, PUHlease!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Kate :)
      Reply
  5. Annie @Maebells says

    April 13, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    Oh how beautiful! I love this lemon mint dressing! It sounds so perfectly seasonal!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks, Annie! I can't wait to make the dressing again!
      Reply
  6. Allison says

    April 13, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I'm all about farro - this looks like a great spring recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks, Allison! I love it, too!
      Reply
  7. Kat | curlsnchard.com says

    April 13, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    This sounds like such a nice spring salad - filling, fresh and tasty :) Everything I want from a meatless meal!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 6, 2015 at 4:53 am

      Thank you, Kat!
      Reply
  8. Kat | curlsnchard.com says

    April 13, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Hm, I'm not sure if my comment went through, so lets try this again ;) Your salad sounds like such a nice meal! Perfect for spring and a wonderful meatless alternative!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Hate when that happens :) Thanks so much for commenting (again)!
      Reply
  9. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

    April 13, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    Yummy!! This looks so fresh and vibrant.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Brandon!
      Reply
  10. Danae @ Recipe Runner says

    April 13, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    This salad looks so good! I love farro and peas and the dressing sounds like such a great combo with them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks so much, Danae!
      Reply
  11. Nutmeg Nanny says

    April 14, 2015 at 1:14 am

    Farro is one of my favorite grains. So totally delicious and I love the nutty flavor...yum! The vinaigrette you paired this dish with sounds amazing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks so much! I can't wait to make the vinaigrette again for another salad. Yum!
      Reply
  12. amanda @ fake ginger says

    April 14, 2015 at 2:22 am

    I don't make farro nearly enough. This looks enough and I love how spring-y it feels!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Amanda and thanks for the kind words! I need to use it a bit more often, too!
      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    April 14, 2015 at 5:03 am

    I love farro. Such great flavor and texture. This salad looks fresh and inviting. Makes me want to dive right in. :-)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      Hi Susan! I love the texture/taste of farro, too -- I'm a big fan! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  14. Josie says

    April 14, 2015 at 5:15 am

    This looks delicious, I haven't tried cooking with farro yet! Excited to try out a new grain! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      Hi Josie! I hope you give farro a try soon -- I LOVE it!
      Reply
  15. Nicole Neverman says

    April 14, 2015 at 5:38 am

    This is lovely :) The salad sounds so delicious and bursting with springtime flavors :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Thanks so much, Nicole!
      Reply
  16. Elena says

    April 14, 2015 at 5:47 am

    Such a beautiful spring salad! It looks healthy and delicious :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Hi Elena! Thanks so much! I'm so happy spring is here!
      Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    April 14, 2015 at 11:17 am

    I love everything about this recipe, but especially this yummy dressing. I must use faro a bit more. I use it mainly in soups but of course it is delightful as a grain salad based too. A gorgeous and 'springy' share. Thanks.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Thanks so much, Kellie! I think I mentioned somewhere that the dressing is like the "icing on the cake!" And I love farro, too!
      Reply
  18. Kate @ Veggie Desserts says

    April 14, 2015 at 11:23 am

    This sounds so lovely! I'll have to try Farro. :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      Thanks, Kate! I hope you give it a try -- I'm hooked!
      Reply
  19. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    April 14, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    I really don't like peas, but this looks so beautiful and spring-like that I think it might just convince me! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      Hi Becca! Well.....you could try swapping the peas for green beans or maybe broccoli? Thanks!
      Reply
  20. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says

    April 14, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    I love what happens when I'm in a "hm, what can I make with..." mood. I have created some of our favorite recipes this way! This looks so simple and so flavorful, I'm sure I'd make a big batch and just have it for lunch every day until I gobbled it all up! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:16 pm

      Thanks, Dee Dee! I'd have to agree that those seem to be the best dishes (had one this a.m., too)!
      Reply
  21. [email protected] says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    What a lovely spring dish!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:15 pm

      Thanks so much, Nancy! Loving this spring weather!
      Reply
  22. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    April 14, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    Hi, Patricia! I'm happy to have found another AZ food blogger! :) Your recipes looks delicious! I can't wait to try this salad, it looks perfect for the warm weather months ahead. Pinned!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      Hi Allison! How great! I am loving your site, and hope we'll be able to connect further! Thank you!
      Reply
  23. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

    April 15, 2015 at 12:08 am

    I have yet to try farro and after this I definitely need to try it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 15, 2015 at 3:25 am

      I hope you do, Meg! It's so yummy!
      Reply
  24. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    April 16, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    YUM - so colorful and delicious looking! Must give this a go. Great recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 16, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks, Andi! Please let me know if you do!
      Reply

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