Fresh Green Bean Farro Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Vibrant green bean and farro salad with cherry tomatoes, feta, and lemon dressing, perfect chilled for outdoor meals.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup farro
02 - 2 cups water

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups green beans, trimmed
04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, diced

→ Dairy

06 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressings & Seasonings

07 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
09 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Rinse farro thoroughly under cold water to remove any impurities.
02 - Combine rinsed farro and water in a pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until tender.
03 - While farro cooks, blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes then immediately transfer to ice water to halt cooking.
04 - In a large bowl, mix cooked farro, drained green beans, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
06 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine flavors evenly.
07 - Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled.

# Extra Tips:

01 - This salad can be prepared a day in advance and stored refrigerated to enhance flavor. Leftovers keep well when chilled.
02 - Feel free to customize with additional vegetables as desired.

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