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5 from 37 votes

Kale Farro Salad

Mediterranean Kale & Farro Salad - Tangy goat cheese, juicy tomatoes, fresh kale and lemon dressing come together for the perfect warm or cold farro salad!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro pearled, uncooked
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus additional for salting the cooking water
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 small shallot halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Place the farro into a fine-meshed sieve and rinse under cold running water for about 30 seconds, swishing with one hand. Drain.
  • Bring a small pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the farro and return the water to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer the farro, stirring occasionally, until tender, 15-20 minutes (the cooked grain will still have a slight chew to it, similar to al dente pasta). When the farro is cooked, drain and allow it to cool.
  • While the farro is cooking, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, dried oregano and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the chopped kale to the bowl and use your hands to massage the dressing into the kale until the kale softens slightly.
  • Add the farro on top of the kale along with the halved tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese and sliced shallots. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately or refrigerate for a colder salad.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Eat is cold straight out of the fridge or warm it on the stovetop. 

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3818IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg

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