Farro & Corn Salad
Author: OMG Lifestyle Blog
Prep time: 30 mins
Total time: 30 mins
This hearty salad is high in fiber and protein. It's the perfect salad for a spring lunch or a great side dish for a barbecue or summer supper.
Ingredients
  • Salad
  • 1 cup dried Farro, prepared according to package directions
  • 3 large or 4 small corn on the cob, cooked and cut off cob
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 avocado, sliced, for garnish
  • Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook corn according to your preference: Boiling water, microwave or on the grill. Let cool.
  3. Prepare Farro according to package directions.
  5. While Farro is cooking, slice corn off cob directly into serving bowl. Add bell pepper, jalapeno, tomatoes, green onions and chickpeas to your serving bowl.
  7. Once Farro is tender, drain any remaining water in pot. Add Farro to serving bowl. Toss ingredients together.
  9. Add lime juice and olive oil to salad and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Add chopped parsley and toss again. Adjust seasonings according to taste.
  11. Serve in bowls and garnish with sliced avocado for lunch. This salad also makes a great side dish for a summer supper or barbecue.
  13. Serves 4 hearty lunch portions or 8 as a side dish.
Recipe by OMG Lifestyle Blog at https://omglifestyle.com/farro-corn-salad/