Description
A fresh and vibrant salad combining sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and chewy farro, tossed in a light lemon honey dressing for a perfectly balanced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked farro
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the farro according to package instructions until tender but chewy, then drain and let it cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked farro, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped herbs.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the diced avocado and fold gently to keep its shape intact.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve fresh or slightly chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocado to prevent mushiness
- Add avocado just before serving for best texture
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for brightness
- Optional, add nuts like almonds for extra crunch
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg