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Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad

June 7, 2016 by GG 18 Comments

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Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad

Farro Salad

There’s a new super grain in town that’s quickly gaining in popularity and appearing in recipes and on menus everywhere. Farro, the ancient Italian grain, has a nutty flavor and a bit of a bite to it. 

It’s health benefits are numerous and include being high in fiber, an excellent source of protein and providing nutrients such as magnesium and iron and it’s high in B vitamins too! Farro boosts your immune system and is heart healthy. Fresh vegetables are tossed together with farro in a lime scented dressing making Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad both refreshing and nutritious. 

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Fresh vegetables are tossed together with farro in a lime scented dressing making Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad a refreshing and nutritious easy summer side dish recipe. easy recipe | farro | farmers market | fresh vegetables | zucchini | corn on the cob | side dish | #swirlsofflavor
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Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Fresh vegetables are tossed together with farro in a lime scented dressing making Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad both refreshing and nutritious. 

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: black bean farro salad, corn farro salad, zucchini corn salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 168 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. lime zest
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup farro, cooked according to package directions, drained and cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini, about an 8 ounce zucchini
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels, about 2 corn on the cob
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes, about 4 large radishes
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 Tbs. chopped parsley
Instructions
  1. In serving dish combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, lime zest, kosher salt and pepper until blended.
  2. Stir in cooled farro, zucchini, corn, radishes, red onion and parsley and toss until evenly coated.
  3. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Recipe Notes

Makes 6 cups.

Nutrition Facts
Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 191mg8%
Potassium 233mg7%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 143IU3%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Jeanne Fries says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    I didn’t have any zuchinis so added a finely chopped yellow paper and a finely chopped red bell pepper ! It was excellent!

  2. GG says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    I’m so happy to hear that your version of my recipe turned out excellent for you! thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know Jeanne! And thank you for following Swirls of Flavor! Continue making delicious memories! Gwynn

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