Vegetarian Mediterranean Farro Salad with Roasted Red Peppers

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Chewy farro tossed with roasted red peppers, cucumbers, kalamata olives, and feta, dressed in a bright lemon-oregano vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired vegetarian (mediterranean, vegetarian) ready in about 40 minutes pairs farro, water, roasted red peppers, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup farro under cold water. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add farro, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain any excess water and let cool slightly.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the farro mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.