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Delicious Winter Farro and Kale Salad with Garlic Citrus Dressing

Delicious Winter Farro and Kale Salad with Garlic Citrus Dressing

This Delicious Winter Farro and Kale Salad with Garlic Citrus Dressing is a vibrant, nutritious dish featuring hearty farro, tender kale, and colorful vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup dry farro
Vegetables
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into 1 inch florets
  • 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
  • 2-3 cups kale, destemmed and roughly chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, crushed
Oils & Condiments
  • 0.5 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 juice and zest lemon
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
Spices
  • 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
  • 1 tsp dry oregano
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Additions
  • 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 0.25 cup pepitas
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the dry farro according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat the avocado oil on medium heat, then add the chopped red onion and broccoli florets. Sauté until tender.
  3. Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, dry basil, and dry thyme. Cook for another minute.
  4. Add the kale to the pan and cook until wilted.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the farro, sautéed vegetables, pomegranate seeds, pepitas, and chickpeas.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and dry oregano to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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