Description
Winter Kale & Farro Mediterranean Salad with Olives is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines crisp kale, nutty farro, and tangy Kalamata olives. This hearty salad is perfect for warming up chilly winter evenings and serves as a delightful centerpiece for holiday gatherings or as a quick, healthy meal prep option. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite while nourishing your body with seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup semi-pearled farro
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse farro under cold water and combine with 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While farro cooks, remove stems from kale and chop into bite-sized pieces. Massage with olive oil and salt to soften.
- Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice olives.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked farro (drained), kale, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives. Toss gently.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; toss to coat.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg