Cucumber, Melon and Farro Salad with Feta
Course: SaladsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsCooking time
40
minutesTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups farro
3 cups thinly sliced cucumber half-moons (from 2 medium cucumbers)
2 cups cubed cantaloupe (1-inch cubes; from 1 small melon)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped chives
1 cup crumbled feta
1/3 cup fresh mint, cut into chiffonade
Directions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the farro and cook until tender, 22 to 24 minutes. Drain, spread out on a large plate and let cool.
- Combine the cucumbers, cantaloupe, tomatoes and farro in a large serving bowl; set aside.
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, chives, 2 teaspoons salt and several grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until emulsified. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, add the feta and mint and gently toss until the salad is evenly coated.
- Cook’s Note
To make ahead, keep the undressed salad refrigerated up to 6 hours and add the vinaigrette, mint and feta just before serving.
