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Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad

June 7, 2016 by GG 14 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
Servings: 8
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.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Entertaining, Father's Day, Labor Day, Meatless Monday, Memorial Day, Salad, Vegetable Side Dish Tagged With: corn, farro, lime, radishes, salad, side dish, Zucchini

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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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