Spring Farro Salad with Feta, Lemon, and Mint
Spring Farro Salad with Feta, Lemon, and Mint is a hearty vegetarian salad packed with spring produce, feta cheese, and the freshness of lemon and mint.
We’re starting off the week with a heavy dose of spring! I wanted to get you this Spring Farro Salad with Feta, Lemon and Mint right after I first made it well before Easter, but things kept getting in the way.
The good news is that it’s here now and I hope you’re as in love with it as I am!
The day I made this salad I’d harvested gaggles of fava beans, snap peas, and mint from my garden and snapped a few photos. Did you see them on my Instagram stories?
Behold the beauty!
I’ve gotten a lot of comments from people saying that they wish they had my green thumb, and it’s almost laughable. I say that because I spent most of my younger years killing house plants of every variety. I finally got to the point in my life where I could keep plants alive, and was dead set on having a garden one day.
My talented friend Joy helped me get started on my gardening journey almost 2 years ago. Once my raised beds were built and filled with soil, Joy came over and installed my drip system and helped me plant my first garden spring garden of fava beans, sugar snap peas, green onions, carrots, kale, radishes, and herbs, as well as pansies for companion plants and a pop of color.
Things haven’t been perfect, however, but I’m learning. I’ve learned to plant seeds further apart and a little deeper. I’ve learned not to trim the hell out of things because they die, and I’ve learned that I don’t want to mess with summer squash because it didn’t produce well for me last year.
All that said, gardening isn’t hard at all. It’s trial and error, but it isn’t hard. I’m living proof that anyone can grow produce. It’s one of the most rewarding experiences, and it’s really therapeutic. 🙂
I wasn’t planning to ramble on about gardening, but that’s exactly what happened!
This Spring Farro Salad with Feta, Lemon and Mint is a perfect example of something I would eat every single day.
It all starts with farro — hands down my favorite grain. It’s hearty, nutty, and slightly chewy. It’s similar to barley, and can be used in soups, farro fried rice, tossed in green salads, or simply served with lemon, fresh herbs and olive oil for an easy side dish.
This farro salad has all of my favorite spring produce — asparagus, fava beans, and sugar snap peas — in one flavorful spot. There’s a big pop of lemon flavor that’s perfectly complimented by the salty feta and fresh mint.
Look no further than this Spring Farro Salad with Feta, Lemon, and Mint for your next spring side dish or lunch. It’s flavorful and bright, and the best way to celebrate all the green things of spring!
Recipe Notes:
- The entire dish may be made in advance, just drizzle with additional olive oil and more lemon juice as the farro absorbs it and becomes dry the longer it sits.
- I especially love this salad when it’s warm!
- If mint isn’t your favorite, use freshly chopped basil or your favorite herbs.
Spring Farro Salad with Feta, Lemon and Mint
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fava beans about 1 cup
- 8 ounces asparagus tough bottoms removed and sliced on the bias in 2" pieces
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup farro uncooked
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more if desired
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a medium to large saucepan with water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove the lid and reduce the heat to medium. Add the shelled fava beans, asparagus, and peas and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
- Gently squeeze the fava beans from their outer skin while the farro cooks.
- Add the farro to the pot of simmering water for about 20 minutes or until done. Drain well in a colander then place in a large bowl.
- Add all ingredients to the bowl with the farro and toss to combine. Season to taste and add more oil if necessary. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- The entire dish may be made in advance, just drizzle with additional olive oil and more lemon juice as the farro absorbs it and becomes dry the longer it sits.
- I especially love this salad when it's warm!
- If mint isn't your favorite, use freshly chopped basil or your favorite herbs.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
36 Comments on “Spring Farro Salad with Feta, Lemon, and Mint”
This is such a pretty spring salad, Marcie! I remember seeing this on IG and couldn’t get over the pretty colors. And I’m loving the flavors, too! Feta, lemon and mint sound so perfect together, especially when asparagus and peas are involved. What a perfect dish to kick off May (and Monday) with!
Thanks so much Gayle — I could seriously eat this every day! 🙂
Oh I NEED someone to come plant my garden! I so badly want to have a green thumb but I am not nearly there. I think I killed most of my garden from overwatering last year! This is one gorgeous spring salad Marcie!
Having my friend help me was a lifesaver — I don’t know if my garden would’ve ever gotten off the ground if were up to me alone! haha The drip system makes it almost a no brainer thankfully. Thanks Ashley and Happy Monday! 🙂
Well, as someone who definitely doesn’t have a green thumb, I’m thinking you actually DO have a green thumb, and you’re just too kind and humble to admit it. LOL! 😉 I seriously can’t wait to have a garden next year, and since I live across the country, I’m thinking I’m just going to have to turn to you via email to get all the garden advice. hahaha. Anyways, this salad is just GORGEOUS, Marcie!! I’m obsessing over all the spring veggies up in here and that feta, mint and lemon!!! YES YES YES! This is definitely the type of dish I could eat every day, all day! PINNED! Cheers!
You have hope Cheyanne — if I can get a semi green thumb so can you! Call me any time when you get your garden in and I will try to help. 🙂 Thanks so much and I hope your week is off to a great start!
I’m so glad to hear that you used to kill plants too! Maybe that means there’s hope for me yet :). My dream is to harvest veggies from my own garden someday. This salad is so pretty and sounds just divine. Farro is one of my favorites! Have a great week, Marcie!
There is hope for you I swear! 🙂 Thanks so much Kelsie!
Love all the beautiful, bright Spring flavors in this salad. And nothing is more satisfying then getting to build a recipe from your own garden. How wonderful! Cheers!
Thanks so much Liz! Making a dish like this with produce from my garden is definitely the ultimate satisfaction!
I love this recipe and I must admit that its good to hear that gardening didn’t come completely naturally to you either. Every year I get a little better but I would definitely not say I have a green thumb!
I have garden fails all the time and guess I need to share more of those! haha All we can do is improve right? 🙂
This is the perfect spring salad! I LOVE that it can be made ahead of time too! And as always, I’m jealous of your gorgeous garden harvest!
Thank you Laura! 🙂
Wow, wish I had your green thumb. Maybe one day I will try to learn gardening, it sure sounds super fun! This salad sounds delicious Marcie, so perfect for spring!
Gardening IS fun and I hope you try it Manali!
This salad looks so fresh & spring-y, and your garden sounds lovely! I am 100% with you on gardening. It’s not about having some sort of gardening talent, it’s about trial & error and giving your garden some TLC. Seeing my herbs and veggies grow always makes me happy! Right now all of my rose bushes are blooming like crazy, and I love it so much.
Thanks so much Nicole! I ruin things here and there in my garden but I always learn from it — that’s what’s important!
I love farro and I am loving the idea of all the greens and mint in this salad Marcie! Thanks for the inspiration…have a fantastic week 🙂
Thank you Juliana!
This salad is just beautiful Marcie- I love everything about it and I am going to use sorghum in place of farro!
Sorghum would be wonderful too! Thank you Balvinder. 🙂
This is spring perfection!! Love all the green and of course the farro. I have to get my hands on some fava beans, love them!!
Thanks so much Aggie and I hope you find some fava beans!
haha I still want you to come over and teach me since you definitely know more than me about gardening! We’ve had a few hiccups with our backyard recently but my raised beds are FINALLY installed and the drip system is going in shortly. I can’t wait to just get out there are try! ANYWAY. Yay farro!!! This salad was made for me!
If I lived closer I’d be there! I’m so excited for you and I know your garden will be great!
Marcie–I need this salad! Can’t wait to try it. So envious of your garden!
Thanks Letty and have a great weekend!