Zucchini & Corn 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. 

Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad

2016-05-16 13:18:42

Serves 8

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157 calories

24 g

0 g

6 g

5 g

1 g

98 g

230 g

4 g

0 g

5 g

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.

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Ingredients

1. 3 Tbs. olive oil
2. 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
3. 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
4. 1 tsp. lime zest
5. 3/4tsp. kosher salt
6. 1/4 tsp. pepper
7. 1 cup farro, cooked according to package directions, drained and cooled
8. 1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini (about an 8 ounce zucchini)
9. 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 corn on the cob)
10. 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes (about 4 large radishes)
11. 1/4 cup chopped red onion
12. 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.

Notes

1. Makes 6 cups.

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calories

157

fat

6g

protein

5g

carbs

24g

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