Cilantro and Black Bean Farro Salad

Name: Cilantro and Black Bean Farro Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 cup uncooked Farro or wheat berries; 1 1/4 cups grape tomatoes, quartered; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 oz fresh mozzarella petite balls or fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 medium jalapeño , seeded, (if desired) and finely chopped; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 3 Tbsp canola oil; 1 tsp grated lime zest; 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 Tbsp cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 can (15-oz) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained

Cilantro and Black Bean Farro Salad

Recipe by Nancy Hughes

Farro is a type of wheat and commonly grown in Italy and the Middle East. It has a nutty flavor with a slightly crunchy texture. Although it's a distant cousin to the wheat berry, it cooks in a fraction of the time. Whether you serve it on a bed of spring greens or wrapped in Boston Bibb lettuce, it's interesting to eat, and makes a fun conversation ingredient!

Servings

10

servings

Calories

140

kcal

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked Farro or wheat berries
1 1/4 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 oz fresh mozzarella petite balls or fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 medium jalapeño , seeded, (if desired) and finely chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp grated lime zest
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 can (15-oz) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add farro, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15-18 minutes or until al dente. Drain in fine mesh sieve and run under cold water to cool completely. Shake off excess liquid.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, mozzarella, onion, jalapeno, garlic, canola oil, lime zest and juice, vinegar, and salt. Stir in farro and beans. Toss gently, until just blended. Serve immediately for peak flavors and texture.

Notes

Tip: For peak color and texture, do not add the black beans until time of serving. The acidity in the other ingredients will cause the beans to "muddle" slightly onto the other ingredients if allowed to stand for longer than 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

10 servings per recipe

Serving Size1/2 cup

Amount Per ServingCalories140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
- Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 4%
Sodium 140mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
- Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
- Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 12%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.