Farro Salad with Charred Shishito Peppers and Corn is reproduced by permission of Taste of Home. All rights reserved.
Total Time: Prep 25 minutes. Cook 25 minutes. Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
1 cup farro, rinsed
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces shishito peppers (about 20 peppers)
2 medium ears sweet corn, husked
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Directions
Place farro in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until tender, 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin and salt; set aside. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss peppers with 1 teaspoon oil. Cook until all sides are blistered and blackened, 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs. Transfer to a cutting board. Chop peppers; discard stems. Transfer to a large bowl.
Brush corn with remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Cook until lightly browned and tender, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Cool slightly. Cut corn from cobs; add to peppers. Drain farro; add to corn mixture. Stir in tomatoes, cheese, radishes, green onions and dressing; toss to coat. Serve warm or chilled.