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Mediterranean Grain Salad

Flavorful Mediterranean Grain Salad made in the glass Anyday dish, consisting of nutty farro, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and fresh greens. This method ensures perfectly cooked grains, perfect for a refreshing and nutritious side dish or meal.
Mediterranean Grain Salad
PT6M PT25M

Prep Time

6 mins

Cook Time

25-30 mins

Free Time

to go for a family bike ride

Cook perfect grains in the microwave every time! This big batch salad is tossed with nutty farro, crunchy vegetables, and fresh spring greens. The Extra Large dish’s tall, beveled sides make it the ideal dish to cook a generous serving to feed the whole family.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work—, and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.

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What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

The Medium Deep Dish

The best dish for 1-2 portions of grains, veggies, mac and cheese, ramen, and more.

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Wattage translates to how powerful the microwave is. The higher the wattage, the faster your food will cook. The lower the wattage, the longer the cook time.

When in doubt, start with less time — you can always add more.

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Dish

The Medium Deep Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200g) pearled farro
  • 1⅓ cups (320 ml) water
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • ½ cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup (75g) cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup (40g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ (1.2oz) packaged salad greens (such as spring mix or arugula)

Preparation

  1. Combine farro, water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a Medium Deep Anyday dish. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
  2. Cook in the microwave at Power Level 5tooltip for 25 minutes, or until farro is cooked through with a slight bite. Let rest for 5 minutes, allowing the farro to finish steaming evenly.
  3. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and remaining olive oil, tossing to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  4. Mix in the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and salad greens and toss until fully incorporated.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Keep it vegan by substituting feta cheese for diced green apples.
  • For a Waldorf-style salad, mix the farro with chopped celery, sliced grapes, chopped toasted walnuts and parsley.

Recipe notes

  • To make this salad ahead of time, keep all of the veggies separate and toss the dish together when you’re ready to enjoy.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.