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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, nutrient-packed dish perfect for chilly days.
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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
  

  • 1 cup dry farro
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into 1 inch florets
  • 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 tbsp avocado 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 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 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 pan
  • small bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook the farro according to package instructions.
  2. In a large pan, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli and red onion, sauté until tender.
  3. Add cooked farro to the pan and stir in the spices (cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, basil, thyme, oregano) and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove from heat and fold in the kale, pomegranate seeds, pepitas, and chickpeas.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes (if using) for the dressing.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite roasted vegetables or fresh herbs for added flavor.

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