Rustic Italian Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Basil

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A hearty and wholesome farro salad mixed with oven-roasted vegetables and fresh basil, perfect for a regional-inspired vegetarian meal. This italian-inspired vegetarian ready in about 45 minutes pairs farro, water, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 farro
• 3 cups water
• 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes zucchini
• 1 large, diced into 1/2-inch cubes red bell pepper
• 1 small, sliced into thin wedges red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup, grated (optional) Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup farro and combine it with 3 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain any excess water.
2. Step 2: While the farro cooks, preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss 1 diced zucchini, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, roasted vegetables, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves and sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.