Description
Elevate your meal prep with this Easy 30-Minute Kale Farro Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that promises to satisfy your hunger and tantalize your taste buds. This delightful salad features wholesome farro, fresh kale, and juicy grape tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. It’s not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personalized touch. Whether enjoyed as a light main course, a side dish, or as part of your meal prep strategy for the week, this salad is sure to impress with its fresh flavors and colorful presentation. Dive into this healthy grain bowl today and feel energized!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup uncooked pearled farro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more for the cooking water)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 small shallot, sliced thinly
Instructions
- Cook the farro in boiling salted water according to package instructions until tender yet chewy (about 15 minutes). Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked farro, chopped kale, halved grape tomatoes, sliced shallot. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg