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.
Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad
2016-05-16 13:18:42
Serves 8
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
98g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
Calories from Fat 52
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
4%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrates 24g
8%
Dietary Fiber 4g
15%
Sugars 4g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
14%
Calcium
2%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- 3/4tsp. 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
- In serving dish combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, lime zest, kosher salt and pepper until blended.
- Stir in cooled farro, zucchini, corn, radishes, red onion and parsley and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- Makes 6 cups.
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I didn’t have any zuchinis so added a finely chopped yellow paper and a finely chopped red bell pepper ! It was excellent!
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