Black Bean and Farro Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Salad
Black Bean and Farro Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette
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Light, refreshing and endlessly adaptable, this may just be my favourite recipe for summer.
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Ingredients
For the vinaigrette:
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 Tablespoons mild flavored oil
For the salad:
- 1 cup uncooked farro
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 3 Tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 Tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Cook the farro according to package directions (this will vary based on the type of farro you have). Drain any excess water and set aside to cool to room temp.
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, chipotle powder and cumin in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until the dressing is thoroughly mixed.
- Add the cooked farro to the bowl with the vinaigrette and stir to combine. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Add the black beans, tomatoes, shallot, avocado and cilantro. Gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
566mg
(16%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
15.3mg
(17%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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