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Summer Farro Charred Corn Salad

Sweet, nutty and smoky!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup farro or barley
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels from 3 ears corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes any color, halved
  • 3 scallions sliced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 bunch arugula chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions
 

  • Cook the farro as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to char, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and scallions and cook, stirring, until they just begin to wilt, about 2 more minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Stir the corn mixture into the farro. Add the arugula, lemon zest and lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

We used 3/4 lemon and 1/4 orange juice for our vinaigrette to soften the acidity a bit, but feel free to use lime and lemon, orange and lime... whatever suits!
Add your favorite protein to this salad and make a full meal.
Keyword Arugula, class recipe, Corn, Grains, Tomatoes