Go Back Email Link

Southwest Farro Salad

Belinda Bartholomew
Hearty, farro salad bursting with garden vegetables and Southwest spices.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex, Vegetarian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • Zest of one lime
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice juice of one lime
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup farro uncooked
  • 1 14 oz. can low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 orange bell pepper chopped
  • 2 ears corn cooked and cut off the cob
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • In large bowl, whisk together zest, lime juice, olive oil, and spices.
  • Prepare farro according to package direction. Cool to room temperature and add to large bowl.
  • Add black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, scallions, and cilantro. Combine and evenly coat salad with the dressing. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill for at least one hour to allow flavors to combine.

Notes

If you prepare salad the day before, make extra dressing to add before you serve.
If you would like more heat, add 1-2 diced, fresh jalapeños.
You can swap out farro with equal amounts of quinoa for a refreshing change.
Keyword Corn, Farro, Healthy,, Pepper, Southwest, summer, tomatoes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!