Farro and Corn Salad

9 ingredients
10 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook the farro as the label directs.
  2. 2
    Drain and rinse under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. 3
    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to char, about 2 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the tomatoes and scallions and cook, stirring, until they just begin to wilt, about 2 more minutes.
  6. 6
    Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
  7. 7
    Stir the corn mixture into the farro.
  8. 8
    Add the arugula, lemon zest and lemon juice and toss.
  9. 9
    Season with salt and pepper.
  10. 10
    Photograph by Kana Okada

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