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Corn, Tomato, and Farro Salad

September 10, 2020 By justalittlebitofbacon Leave a Comment

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There is nothing like sweet corn cut right off the cob! We love it as a summer side tossed with farro in this corn and tomato salad. The combination of whole grains, fresh produce, and a simple dressing makes for recipe which is satisfying, delicious, and easy to whip up ahead of time.

Top view of a serving bowl of corn salad with tomatoes, farro, and basil.

Hello, all.

We’re coming to the end of another summer, but there is still time to enjoy a little more sweet corn and farm fresh tomatoes. And, if you’re too late, I hope there will be a next year with more corn and tomatoes. Because this recipe is wonderful and you need to try it!

If you are looking for the perfect grain salad to enjoy on a hot day with the freshest of ingredients, this is what you want. I’ve been making it ALL summer long once the corn and tomatoes came in at the local farms, and I would have posted it earlier but we kept eating it before I took photos. 😮

My inspiration came from the classic combo of fresh corn and tomatoes. Then I wanted something different from the usual Mexican/Southwestern one I make with black beans. A little thought and I hit on making it a grain salad with farro and Mediterranean flavors. BOOM.

I tried a couple of dressings on different nights (lemon was good but balsamic was awesome) and here we are.

Small dinner bowl of salad with a spoon scooping some out.

What do you need?

  • Fresh Corn – Fresh, uncooked corn cut right off the cob!
  • Tomatoes – A couple of ripe tomatoes. I like the standard farm beefsteak.
  • Farro – Semi pearled so it cooks in about 20 minutes. And 1 cup total.
  • Basil – A good handful of fresh leaves.
  • Dressing – Here I go with a simple vinaigrette of balsamic, olive oil, and salt.

Ingredients for the recipe.

How to make this

To make corn and tomato farro salad, cut corn off the the cobs and dice tomatoes, then cook the farro until tender. Whisk the dressing and toss everything together. Top with torn basil.

1. Prep the Corn

Once you’ve shucked the cobs and cleaned off the silk, take each cob cut down the sides with a knife until you’ve cut off all the kernels.

Tip: Use a cheap bundt pan (not the fancy ones!) and place the cob in the center while you cut. The kernels will be contained in the pan. See below for photo.

2. Cook the Farro

The best way to cook farro for salads is to use the pasta method! Simply fill a pot with water, get it to a boil, add salt and farro, and cook until tender. Drain and cool and it’s ready for your salad.

3. Finish Up

Chop the tomatoes and add the corn, farro, and tomatoes to a bowl.

Mix the dressing and pour over. Toss.

Tear the basil and mix that in. Serve.

Step by step on how to make the recipe.

Corn Tomato Salad FAQ

How about gluten-free?

Since farro is an ancient form of wheat, you will have to switch the grain. Try brown rice or quinoa for GF version of the salad.

Make Ahead

You can make the base of the salad with the dressing up to several hours ahead. Just hold off and add the basil right before serving so it doesn’t discolor. Serve either cold or room temperature.

Frozen Corn

A lot of the flavor here relies on the sweetness and crunch of fresh cut corn, so if you want to try THIS recipe fresh corn only.

However, if you want to try the recipe in the winter, you can use thawed frozen corn and either fresh cherry tomatoes or sundried tomatoes. It won’t be the same but it will still be good.

A spoonful of corn, tomato, and farro salad held over a serving bowl.

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If you try my recipe for Corn, Tomato, and Farro Salad I would love to hear from you in the comments with your experience and rating! And I’m happy to answer any questions you might have.

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For a fresh and healthy summer side, you'll love this cold farro, corn and tomato salad! It's simple to make, full of whole grains, and perfect for picnics and bbqs. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #summerrecipes #saladrecipes #salads #corn #farro #wholegrains
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Corn, Tomato, and Farro Salad

For a fresh and healthy summer side, you'll love this cold farro, corn and tomato salad! It's simple to make, full of whole grains, and perfect for picnics and bbqs.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: cold farro salad, fresh corn salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 375kcal
Author: justalittlebitofbacon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearled farro
  • 3 ears corn
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 1/4 cup fresh sliced basil

Dressing

  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add farro and cook until tender but still chewy, 20-25 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Cut the corn from cobs and into a serving bowl.
  • Add farro, tomatoes, and basil.
  • Mix together dressing. Pour over salad and mix to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: If making ahead, keep salad in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours, reserving the basil until you are ready to serve. (It can turn black if added too soon!)
  • Farro: Make sure you use pearled in the recipe. Fully whole grain farro takes much longer to cook and may need to be soaked first for best results.
Two views of salad in a serving bowl with text overlay - Fresh Corn Salad.
Salad being spooned out of a serving bowl with text overlay - Corn and Farro Summer Salad.

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Filed Under: 10 ingredients or less, mediterranean recipes, recipe, rice & grains, salads, side dishes, summer, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic, basil, corn, farro, tomatoes

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