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Southwest Farro Salad
Southwest farro salad is an easy, healthy one-bowl dinner with farro, fresh tomatoes, sweet corn, black beans and a light southwest dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 497 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked farro (3 cups cooked)
- 1 can black beans (14 ounces) rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 2 ears fresh corn cut from the cob (or 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen corn)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion about 1/2 small
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place the farro in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes. Drain off any excess water. Place in a large bowl, then add the black beans, tomatoes, corn, and red onion.
- In a small, separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pour over the farro mixture, then toss gently to coat. Stir in the fresh cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- To Store. Keep leftover Southwest Farro Salad in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- To Reheat. Bring back to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
497kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
809mg
(23%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1169IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 809mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1169IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.