Side dishe for 4
Farro Feta Cucumber Salad
$3.16for 430 minServes 4
Pearled farro cooks until tender, then combines with cucumber, feta, vegetables, herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.06Typical price | |
| Artichoke hearts, 1.5 oz$0.18/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.27Typical price | |
| Feta, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.88Typical price | |
| Cucumbers, 0.5$0.89 each typical | 0.5 | $0.37Typical price | |
| Bell peppers, a little$2.49/lb typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.16 | ||
Swaps
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.79 per serving$3.16 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked pearled farro
- 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 1/4 cup minced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh grated feta
- 2/3 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped mint or parsley
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Boil the farro in a medium saucepan of salted water for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender, then drain it.
- Cool the farro for 5 minutes while chopping the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Whisk the lemon juice and olive oil in a large bowl, then season with salt and pepper.
- Add the farro, vegetables, feta, and herbs, and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill the salad for 5 minutes before serving.
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