Description
Kale & Farro Mediterranean Salad with Olives is a vibrant and nutritious dish that harmonizes crisp kale, chewy farro, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. This salad bursts with flavor and color, making it perfect for any occasion?from casual lunches to festive gatherings. Enjoy every bite while boosting your health with this wholesome recipe that?s both satisfying and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped kale (lacinato or curly)
- 1 cup cooked farro
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook farro according to package instructions (about 25?30 minutes). Drain and cool.
- Rinse kale, remove stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Massage with olive oil until softened.
- Dice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked farro, kale, veggies, feta cheese, and olives. Toss gently.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl; pour over salad and toss again.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg