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Winter Farro and Kale Salad

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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