Red Pepper Farro Salad

red-pepper-farro-salad350x350.jpg

Ingredients:

  • 1 and 1/2 cups farro
  • 2 red peppers
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1 cup chickpeas

Dressing:

  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon regular paprika
  • 1/2 garlic cube crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

  1. Cook farro according to package instructions.
  2. Dice peppers into small cubes.
  3. Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  4. Place the farro in a big bowl and add the peppers, oregano, spring onions, and feta.
  5. Pour the dressing over farro mixture and stir gently.
  6. Cool salad in fridge for 30-60 minutes before serving.

Yield:

5 servings

Nutrition Tip

Farro is an ancient grain farmed for over 10,000 years. As an ancestor of modern-day wheat, it includes the three grain types spelt, einkorn, and emmer. Loved for its chewy texture and nutty flavor, farro is extremely versatile and can be substituted for rice in soups, salads, risottos, stews, or casseroles. Try adding farro to your breakfast bowl, in similar style to muesli. Not only is farro delicious but it also stands out as a nutrient powerhouse. It is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin (Vitamin B2), iron, magnesium, and zinc.

Source: Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center

Contact Nutrition Services

617-632-3006
red-pepper-farro-salad-label170x325.jpg

Nutrition Resources

fresh-vegetables360x247.jpg

Nutrition Services

Our nutrition experts help patients follow a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment. Learn about our nutrition services, including meal planning.

recipes556x381.jpg

Delicious and Nutritious Recipes

Our recipes are developed by Dana-Farber's staff of registered and board-certified dieticians. They feature a varied selection of dishes – including a few sweet treats you don't need to feel guilty about.

nutrition-tips556x381.jpg

Nutrition Tips

Our nutrition experts help patients follow a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment. They have special training in oncology and nutrition.