Mediterranean Spring Grain Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

A vibrant mix of farro, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing, topped with crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts. This mediterranean-inspired salads (mediterranean) ready in about 35 minutes pairs cooked farro, halved cherry tomatoes, pitted Kalamata olives into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked farro
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 1 cup farro according to package instructions, drain, and let cool.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine cooled farro, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and pine nuts.
3. Step 3: In a small jar, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad, gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. Step 5: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled or at room temperature.