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Farro Salad with Za’atar, Broccoli and Feta

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 06/22/2015Updated: 06/16/2021

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Farro Salad with Za'atar and Broccoli - This unique salad is perfect to eat as a meal or as a side dish. Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

This farro salad with za’atar and broccoli is a flavorful salad that is perfect to eat as a vegetarian meal or as a side dish. 

Farro Salad with Za'atar and Broccoli - This unique salad is perfect to eat as a meal or as a side dish. Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

My life has been lacking in za’atar consumption since I found out my little man N is allergic to sesame. However, I occasionally and very carefully sneak this flavorful spice mixture into my life (but not his, of course!).

If you’re unfamiliar with za’atar, it’s a seasoning blend that has a ton of flavor and is super versatile. Za’atar is most commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s a blend of marjoram, thyme, and oregano, sumac, and toasted sesame seeds which give it a nutty flavor. The sumac in za’atar lends a beautifully tart flavor which is perfect for this salad.

Farro Salad with Za'atar and Broccoli - This unique salad is perfect to eat as a meal or as a side dish. Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

This farro salad recipe is actually one of my mom’s creations! She’s a genius in the kitchen and I attribute my love of cooking to her alone. I had the pleasure of eating and photographing this salad when my parents came to visit us recently.

The salad is a delectable combination of tangy, chewy, and crunchy, with a bright and fresh flavor. It has tons of protein thanks to the farro, garbanzo beans and feta, which makes it a perfect vegetarian lunch or dinner. You could also serve it as a flavorful side dish.

Have you tried farro yet? Farro is an ancient wheat grain, so it’s not gluten-free by the way, and contains 6 grams of protein per serving, along with generous amounts of fiber and nutrients.  Farro has become my go-to grain for salads because of its size and chewy texture which complements crunchy vegetables. It leaves you very satisfied and full.

Farro Salad with Za'atar and Broccoli - This unique salad is perfect to eat as a meal or as a side dish. Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Loving this farro salad?

I have more farro salads for you! Try:

 

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Farro Salad with Za'atar and Broccoli - This unique salad is perfect to eat as a meal or as a side dish. Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!
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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
4 servings
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This farro salad with za’atar and broccoli is a unique salad that is perfect to eat as a full meal or as a side dish.

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons za’atar seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

 For the Salad:

  • 1 cup farro, cooked according to package directions and cooled slightly
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup loosely packed parsley, chopped
  • ¾ cup matchstick carrots
  • 2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup feta cheese

Instructions

  • Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  • Mix all ingredients, except feta cheese, together with the dressing. Sprinkle feta cheese on top prior to serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1of 4, Calories: 421kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 578mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 8g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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Verdict: I LOVE this salad. I’ll definitely be recreating this frequently.
Husband’s take: Ben was more than on board with this salad as well. Thumbs up all around!
Changes I would make: None are necessary, but it’s a salad! Feel free to swap out veggies for whatever you have in the house.
Difficulty: Easy.

PS: Do you pronounce farro “fair-o” or “Far-o” or none of the above? I’m asking for a friend (wink, wink).

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  1. Melissa | Persnickety Plates says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:14 am

    What awesome flavors! I make lemon & oil salad all the time but never threw some za’atar in it. Definitely trying this.

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  2. Kathryn Doherty says

    June 26, 2015 at 10:41 am

    I love farro salads, too! It just has the best texture. I also love the flavors you combined here. I’ve been meaning to get my hands on some za’atar – think I’m gonna break down and order some finally :)
    Have a great weekend!

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  3. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    June 24, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    This salad is gorgeous! I just tried farro earlier this year and am crazy about it and always looking for new dishes to try! It sounds perfect with the broccoli, feta and all the other flavors!

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  4. denise says

    June 23, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    that looks really good!

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  5. Christina says

    June 22, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    Ooooh, this looks wonderful! I’m all over this one!

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  6. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    June 22, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    This Monday is filled with fantastic salad recipes! I love farro so I am crazy about this! The dressing sounds so good!

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  7. Mom says

    June 22, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Thanks, Rach! I love that we share an interest in cooking!

    Reply
  8. Malinda@Countryside Cravings says

    June 22, 2015 at 10:38 am

    I haven’t tried Farro or za’atar before. I know I need to get out more :) This salad sounds divine with the different textures and flavors!

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