Exploding with color and flavor, this farro salad recipe has it all: roasted sweet potatoes, spicy roasted poblano peppers, black beans, corn, and cilantro, with an easy homemade chili lime dressing.
2cupscooked farro, cooked according to package directions
2sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2red onion, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1tablespoonolive oil
½teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspooncoarse ground black pepper
1(15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1(15.25 oz) can corn, drained, or 1 ½ cups fresh kernels
½cupqueso fresco, crumbled
¼cupchopped fresh cilantro
4tablespoonsfresh lime juice
2tablespoonsolive oil
1teaspoonhoney
1teaspoonchili powder
Garnish with chopped cilantro and more queso fresco, if desired
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Place whole poblano peppers on a baking sheet (line with foil for easy clean-up) and roast for 40 minutes or until skins are blackened, flipping once.
Meanwhile, on a separate baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes and onions with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once, or until golden brown and fork tender.
When peppers are blackened, place them in a plastic bag, or a bowl covered with plastic wrap and let cool for 10-15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel off skins using your hands or a paper towel. Discard skin. Remove stems and seeds. Dice.
In a large bowl, combine farro, roasted sweet potatoes and onions, diced poblanos, black beans, corn, queso fresco, and cilantro..
In a small measuring cup, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, and chili powder. Pour over salad and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed
Serve immediately or store tightly covered in refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Notes
Dairy-free: omit cheese, or use a non-dairy cheese.
Vegan: omit cheese, use agave instead of honey.
Gluten free: Use quinoa or brown rice instead of farro.
For less spiciness, use red or green bell peppers, instead of poblanos.
Use a store-bought dressing of your choice instead of making your own.