Farro Salad with Mint, Peas and Feta Cheese

By miss5elements

Makes 6 servings. Each serving: 415 cal, 16g fat, 16g protein, 56g carb.

Ingredients

• 2 c farro
• 3.5 t salt
• 2 c peas (fresh or frozen)
• Juice & zest of 1 lemon
• .25c EVOO
• .25t freshly cracked black pepper
• .5 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 c crumbled feta cheese
• .25c fresh mint leaves, torn

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine farro w/2t of the salt & 6c H2O in a med pot. Bring to a boil; simmer until tender, ~ 30 min, stirring occasionally. Add peas during the last 4 min of cooking & cook until tender & warmed through. Drain farro mixture & spread on a baking sheet to cool.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice & zest, EVOO, pepper, & remaining 1.5t salt in a lg bowl along w/onion, feta & mint; toss. Serve, or store airtight in fridge up to 2 dys.