Toasted Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Feta

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A hearty and nutty farro salad combined with caramelized roasted vegetables and crumbled feta for a wholesome vegetarian meal. This Mediterranean-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 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
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium, peeled and diced carrot
• 1 large, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced red onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup farro under cold water, then toast it in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and slightly browned.
2. Step 2: Transfer toasted farro to a pot with 3 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until tender but chewy; drain any excess water.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 diced carrots, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1 diced red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet; roast for 20 minutes until caramelized and tender.
4. Step 4: While vegetables roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté 3 minced garlic cloves for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, roasted vegetables, sautéed garlic, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; toss gently to combine.
6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve warm or at room temperature.