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    Home » Entertaining » Holidays » 4th of July » Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad

    Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad

    Published: Jun 7, 2016 Modified: Jun 26, 2020 by GG

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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

    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
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 168kcal
    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

    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Gwynn Galvin, known to many as GG, is the creative and talented chef and nutritionist behind Swirls of Flavor. Gwynn is an award-winning culinary professional with over twenty five years of recipe development, food styling, test kitchen management and culinary innovation experience. Gwynn's passion is gathering people around the table with her simple real food recipes to savor the moments together.

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    1. Jeanne Fries

      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

      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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