Farro Salad with Charred Shishito Peppers and Corn

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This farro salad can be enjoyed warm or cold. I am lucky that my mom has an amazing garden every summer and gives me all kinds of vegetables to try—I use many of them for this recipe!

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

  1. Place farro in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until tender, 25-30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin and salt. 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.
  3. 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.
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