Easy Vegetarian Mexican Street Corn & Farro Salad

Name: Easy Vegetarian Mexican Street Corn & Farro Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 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

30 Minutes Prep
50 Minutes Total
8 Servings
240 Calories per Serving

A twist on traditional Mexican street food, this easy farro salad recipe is full of corn, cilantro, jalapeño and lime for a creamy, tangy and fresh dish that can be enjoyed any time of year! Perfect for a quick lunch or as a tasty side.

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)

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, Cholesterol 15mg, 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