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Farro, Corn & Tomato Salad

Course: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro I used Bob's Red Mill
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels about 4 ears of corn
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 4-5 scallions sliced
  • 1 15 oz. can black eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • juice of one large lemon
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the farro according to directions on the bag. Rinse the farro under cold water and place in a large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the corn and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Add the tomatoes and the scallions and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir the corn mixture into the farro along with the black eyed peas. Add the lemon juice and the arugula, toss and season with salt and pepper.