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Winter Farro & Kale Salad

A hearty and nutritious salad featuring farro, kale, and seasonal vegetables, perfect for winter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup farro rinsed
  • 4 cups kale stems removed and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium carrot shredded
  • 1 medium apple diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook Farro
  1. In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed farro and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until tender.
  2. Once cooked, drain any excess water and let it cool.
Prepare Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, diced apple, and feta cheese.
  2. Add the cooled farro to the salad mixture.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 6g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors improve as it sits.

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