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Hearty Delicious Winter Kale & Farro Mediterranean Salad

Hearty Delicious Winter Kale & Farro Mediterranean Salad Bliss

A nourishing and versatile winter salad featuring kale, farro, and olives—perfect for meal prep or holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Kale massaged with olive oil
  • 1 cup Farro rinsed before cooking
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved for presentation
  • 3/4 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse 1 cup of farro and combine with 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until tender and chewy.
  2. Remove tough stems from the kale, chop leaves into bite-sized pieces, and massage with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  3. Dice half a cucumber, halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, and pit and chop 3/4 cup of Kalamata olives.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked farro, prepared kale, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Mix gently.
  5. Drizzle the salad with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the juice of 1 lemon. Toss to coat.
  6. Top with 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra burst of freshness, add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or mint.

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