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Shrimp and Farro Salad

Brighten Your Day with Shrimp and Farro Salad Delight

Enjoy a vibrant Shrimp and Farro Salad, a Mediterranean delight filled with fresh produce and nutty farro.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb 16/20 raw shrimp, shelled and deveined providing a protein-rich texture
  • 4 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 for shrimp, ½ in dressing
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt essential for flavor
  • 8.8 oz Quick Cooking Farro or regular farro with adjusted cooking time
  • 12 oz Asparagus preferably thin stalks
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice about 3 large lemons
  • 4 cloves Garlic, crushed imparting savory depth
  • 2 tablespoon Dried Dill or 1 cup fresh
  • 1 bunch Chives, minced about 1 cup
  • 1 large English Cucumber, deseeded and cubed adding a refreshing crunch
  • ½ medium Red Onion, diced about 1 cup
  • 8 oz Feta Cheese, crumbled or cubed substitute with goat cheese for a tangy twist
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil additional to the amount used for marinating shrimp
  • 1 zest lemon in addition to the juice

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the shelled shrimp on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 5-7 minutes until opaque and pink.
  2. Rinse farro under cold water. In a pot, combine rinsed farro and 4.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Remove tough ends from asparagus and cut into thirds. Place in colander. Pour cooked farro over asparagus in colander to steam it for a few minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried dill. Whisk until well combined to create the dressing.
  5. Add cooled farro and asparagus to the bowl with the dressing, then gently mix in the baked shrimp. Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. After chilling, stir in cubed cucumber, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out vegetables or proteins based on availability to create your perfect Shrimp and Farro Salad.

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