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Caribbean Pumpkin and Black Bean Farro Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Name: Caribbean Pumpkin and Black Bean Farro Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: Farro, 1 cup, rinsed; Pumpkin, 1 1/2 cups, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Black beans, 1 cup canned, drained and rinsed; Sweet corn kernels, 1/2 cup, fresh or frozen; Red onion, 1/2, finely chopped; Olive oil, 3 tablespoons; Fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons; Honey, 1 teaspoon; Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon; Salt, To taste; Black pepper, To taste; Fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup, chopped; Avocado, 1, sliced; Lime wedges

This Caribbean-inspired salad is a delicious and colorful combination perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. With its rich flavors and textures, it features roasted pumpkin, black beans, sweet corn, a

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·By Ethan Brooks·February 1, 2026

Caribbean Pumpkin and Black Bean Farro Salad with Lime Vinaigrette — Salad served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Salad

For the Lime Vinaigrette

For Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 334 kcal
Protein: 8.78 g
Carbs: 41.4 g
Fat: 16.27 g
Fiber: 8.93 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1337 kcal
Protein: 35.1 g
Carbs: 165.6 g
Fat: 65.1 g
Fiber: 35.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Farro 1 cup, rinsed	340	12	68	1.5	9
Pumpkin 1 1/2 cups, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes	60	2	16	0.5	3
Black beans 1 cup canned, drained and rinsed	220	15	40	0.7	11
Sweet corn kernels 1/2 cup, fresh or frozen	66	2	16	1	2
Red onion 1/2, finely chopped	22	0.6	5	0.1	1
Olive oil 3 tablespoons	360	0	0	40.5	0
Fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons	8	0.1	2.5	0	0
Honey 1 teaspoon	21	0	5.7	0	0
Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon	5	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.1
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh cilantro 1/4 cup, chopped	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1
Avocado 1, sliced	234	3	12	21	9.5
Lime wedges	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Farro

1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
Tip: Toast the farro briefly before boiling to enhance its nutty flavor.
2
Add Farro
Add the farro and a pinch of salt, then reduce to a simmer.
3
Cook and Cool
Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the grains are tender. Drain and let cool.
Tip: Be sure to cool the farro completely before mixing with the other ingredients to maintain salad texture.

Roasting the Pumpkin

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Toss Pumpkin
Toss the pumpkin cubes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3
Roast Pumpkin
Spread the pumpkin on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.

How to Make Caribbean Pumpkin and Black Bean Farro Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Boiling the Farro
Rinse and boil as instructed, then cool completely before use.
2
Roasting the Pumpkin
Ensure even caramelization by spreading pieces out on a single layer.
3
Mixing the Vinaigrette
Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together until well combined.