Pasta & Grain Salads

Farro Vegetable Salad

This farro vegetable salad is a chewy, wholesome grain bowl packed with roasted vegetables and a mustard vinaigrette. Nutty farro has real bite and holds its texture for days, making it a meal-prep favorite that never turns to mush. Roasted zucchini, peppers, and red onion add sweetness and char, while a sharp dressing ties it all together into a hearty, fiber-rich salad that eats like a full meal.

Farro Vegetable Salad
15 minPrep time
45 minTotal time
6Servings
380Kcal / serving

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups farro
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 red onion, wedged
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the farro

    Simmer the farro in salted water for 25–30 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain and cool.

  2. Roast the vegetables

    Toss the zucchini, pepper, onion, and tomatoes with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes until caramelized.

  3. Whisk the dressing

    Combine the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, salt, and pepper.

  4. Combine

    Toss the farro, roasted vegetables, parsley, and dressing together and serve warm or at room temperature.

Finish it with a homemade green goddess dressing, or pair it with our Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad for a bigger spread. New to building bowls from scratch? Start with our How to Keep Salad Fresh All Week guide.

The MakeSalads secretUse pearled or semi-pearled farro for weeknights — it cooks far faster than whole-grain farro and still keeps that signature chew.

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