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Winter Farro and Kale Salad
Top Delicious Recipe Team

Nutritious Winter Farro and Kale Salad with Garlic Citrus Dressing

Enjoy this vibrant Winter Farro and Kale Salad with Garlic Citrus Dressing, a nutritious dish perfect for chilly months.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry farro
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into 1 inch florets
  • 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 tbsp avocado oil or any neutral high heat oil
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dry basil
  • 0.5 tsp dry thyme
  • 2-3 cups kale, destemmed and roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 0.25 cup pepitas
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Citrus Dressing
  • 1 large clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp dry oregano

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • jar or small bowl

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. Bring a large sauce pan of salted water to a rapid boil. Add in your farro and allow to cook for 15-17 minutes. Once cooked al dente, drain your farro through a sieve and then spread the farro out on a parchment lined baking tray to cool and dry.
  2. Set oven to 400F. Place broccoli and onion on a lined baking tray with the listed spices and herbs, avocado oil and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat and place in the oven for about 15 minutes.
  3. While the vegetables bake, make your dressing by combining all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar and mix well.
  4. Prep your salad by adding kale to a large mixing bowl with 1-2 teaspoons of the dressing. Massage or rub the kale until softened and bright green. Top with the roasted vegetables, pomegranate, pepitas, chickpeas, and remaining dressing along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute farro with quinoa or barley. Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences.

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