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    Yellow Squash and Farro Salad

    LAST UPDATED: July 28, 2018 PUBLISHED: June 26, 2015 By Pam Greer 19 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    You will want to make this easy and healthy Yellow Squash and Farro Salad all summer long!!  Perfect for using up all your garden produce!

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    Bowl of farro salad with yellow squash with text overlay reading farro salad with yellow squash

     

    Farro Salad - A Summer Grain Salad

    I have fallen completely in love with grain salads, as you can tell with How to Make a Grain Salad, Mexican Quinoa Salad, and Kale and Spelt Salad to just name a few!   Besides being healthy, they are a great way to use up seasonal produce.  We don't have a garden, but I can see all the zucchini and yellow squash hanging off of my neighbor's vines.  Perhaps, I should share this farro salad with them, because it is wonderful.

    Glass bowl filled with a farro and squash salad on a blue background

    Yellow Squash and Farro Salad

    If you haven't tried farro, it's a wonderful mild grain.  You could easily substitute your favorite grain or seed like bulgur, barley, or a super grain mix.   You can also use zucchini in place of the yellow squash and goat cheese (or your favorite cheese) in place of the feta.  So many easy possibilities with this grain salad!

    You will want to make this all summer long!  I made this early in the day and kept it in the fridge until dinner, then I just brought it out about 30 minutes before eating so it could come to room temperature.  The combination of the sautéed squash and the cool cucumber is perfect.  The mint and basil add plenty of herby flavor and the feta adds just the right amount of soft tang.   I reduced the amount of olive oil from ½ cup to ¼ cup - because I like my dressing ratio to be 50/50.

    I found this recipe in Cooking from the Farmers' Market by William Sonoma.

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    5 from 10 votes

    Yellow Squash and Farro Salad

    This Yellow Squash and Farro Salad is a great way to use up some summer squash!  In addition you get some healthy whole grains for a bonus! 
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 388kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups farro
    • salt
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 lb yellow squash cut into ½ inch chunks
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1 cucumber peeled and cut into ½ inch chunks
    • 5 green onions cut on the diagonal into ¼-inch pieces
    • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
    • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
    • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled

    Instructions

    • Bring to a boil a pot of salted water. Add the farro, reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and let cool.
    • Meanwhile, heat two tablespoons of oil in a saute pan over medium high heat. Add the squash and cook until tender 2-3 minutes (I did it a little longer to get some nice browning). Let cool.
    • Mash the garlic into a paste with a little bit of salt. Add it to a small mason jar and top with the ¼ cup of lemon juice. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Then add the remaining ¼ cup of olive oil and shake to emulsify.
    • Place the farro, squash, cucumber, green onions, basil, mint and feta in a bowl. Top with the dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 21.2mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2.1mg

    Some other farro dishes you might like:  Chicken and Sweet Potato Farro Salad, Lemon-Cumin Grilled Chicken Farro Salad, Roasted Asparagus and Prosciutto Farro Bowl.

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    Comments

    1. Farha - faskitchen says

      July 06, 2015 at 10:43 am

      love the bright summer color in this salad.. delicious

      Reply
    2. Must Love Home says

      July 02, 2015 at 10:01 am

      Hi there Friend, you are so creative! Thank you for joining in at the Friday Favorites Link Party! Please join us again to share what you have been working on this week. Christine @ Must Love Home

      Reply
    3. Susan says

      June 30, 2015 at 12:11 am

      Just ordered everything for the salad and my grocer doesn't have farro, so I thought I'd check online. I find both pearled and whole and don't know which to buy. Do you know what you used? Just sounds wonderful!

      Reply
    4. Anne @ Inhabited Kitchen says

      June 28, 2015 at 11:17 pm

      That combination sounds wonderful! (I can't eat farro, so will sub - maybe whole sorghum? - for it.) Perfect for a lunch box on a hot day... something that won't wilt, let alone go off.

      Reply
    5. JessicaJ says

      June 28, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      Farro has been on my list of stuff to try for awhile. I love the combination with the yellow squash, sounds yummy.

      Reply
    6. Erren @ Erren's Kitchen says

      June 28, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      Wow, what a beautiful summer salad!

      Reply
    7. Tina Marie says

      June 28, 2015 at 11:32 am

      Looks delicious. This would make a great summer recipe to take on a picnic.

      Reply
    8. Ann says

      June 27, 2015 at 9:01 pm

      No salads for us - we are so into winter comfort food right now.

      Reply
    9. Itziar says

      June 27, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Great idea!

      Reply
    10. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says

      June 26, 2015 at 11:09 pm

      This looks great! Believe it or not I have never tried farro. I think I need to pick some up and make this, minus the cheese but I am sure it will still be great.

      Reply
    11. Byron Thomas says

      June 26, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      This would make such a lovely summer side... think I'll add it to my go-to recipe box!

      Reply
    12. Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says

      June 26, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      You know, I've been wanting to try farro for a while now, and I think I just found the perfect recipe to try! This looks incredible 🙂

      Reply
    13. Monique says

      June 26, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      I think I would love this!
      I love linen..and cotton in heat:)

      Reply
    14. Howie Fox says

      June 26, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      Hi Pam! Woah, how interesting! I never heard of Farro! i'll keep my eyes open for that 😀
      Also I rarely see yellow squash around here! Man, the recipe really made me curious.
      Very cool blog btw, will come around more often 🙂

      Reply
    15. Jen says

      June 26, 2015 at 11:37 am

      I am a huge fan of farro! And I have summer squash, mint and basil and cucumbers all growing in my garden. This looks great...can't wait to try!

      Reply
    16. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says

      June 26, 2015 at 10:27 am

      I really like farro based salads and love the addition of the squash to this one!

      Reply
    17. Gunjan says

      June 26, 2015 at 10:10 am

      I love farro. Have to try this recipe soon. Thanks for sharing this.

      Reply
    18. Christine says

      June 26, 2015 at 9:19 am

      I am SO into farro right now. I've had it in restaurants but just made a big batch at home for the first time. It keeps in the fridge so great, making it perfect to have on hand for salads just like this one. Love love love.

      Reply
    19. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says

      June 26, 2015 at 8:44 am

      This looks like such a tasty way to liven up summer squash. This recipe would be great at a picnic or for lunch!

      Reply
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