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Easy Vegetarian Mexican Street Corn & Farro Salad
- 30 Minutes Prep
- 50 Minutes Total
- 8 Servings
- 240 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup uncooked pearled farro, rinsed
- 1 package (12 oz) frozen corn
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons from 1 jar Mezco™ Spicy & Tangy Spice Blend
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
- In 2-quart saucepan, mix water and salt. Add farro; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add frozen corn; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until farro is tender. Drain, if necessary, and set aside.
- In large bowl, stir together Mexican crema, spice blend, mayonnaise and lime juice, until combined. Stir in farro and corn mixture and remaining ingredients.
- Serve warm or cold. Salad can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving. Garnish with additional cotija cheese and a sprinkling of spice blend, if desired.
Tips
- Cooking Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
- Farro is an ancient Tuscan grain similar to pearled barley or wheat berries. It has a chewy, nutty texture that goes great with grilled or roasted vegetables.
- For a more intense flavor, use 12 oz fire roasted frozen corn.
- Adding the corn into the farro for the last few minutes of cooking allows you to cook everything all at once without dirtying any more dishes; win-win!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)
Cholesterol 15mg 5%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 10%, Iron 10%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 6%, Thiamin 10%, Riboflavin 8%, Niacin 10%, Vitamin B6 10%, Folic Acid 10%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 4%, Phosphorus 15%, Magnesium 15%, Zinc 10%, Selenium 30%, Copper 10%, Manganese 70%
Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)
Calories 240, Calories from Fat 80, Total Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Sodium 490mg, Potassium 370mg, Total Carbohydrate 31g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 4g, Sugars 3g, Protein 7g, Beta-Carotene 25%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 2, Starch 2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 0, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 1/2, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 1/2c, Grains 2oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 0tsp