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Cherry Kale Salad with Farro

Perfect Cherry Kale Salad with Farro: 4 Delicious Servings

  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 30 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 4 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fresh Cherry Kale Salad with Farro featuring tender massaged kale chewy farro sweet cherries avocado walnuts feta and cherry balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 bunch curly kale

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 pinch sea salt

  • 2 cups cooked farro

  • 2 cups fresh sweet cherries

  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts

  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 2 tbsp fresh basil

  • 1 whole ripe avocado

  • 1 clove fresh garlic

  • 1 tbsp sour cherry jam

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place sliced curly kale in a large bowl drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sea salt and massage with hands for 1 to 2 minutes until tender.

  2. Combine minced garlic sour cherry jam balsamic vinegar olive oil salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.

  3. Add cooked farro sweet cherries toasted walnuts crumbled feta and fresh basil to the massaged kale.

  4. Pour 1/4 cup of cherry balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.

  5. Slice ripe avocado and fan over the top of the salad.

  6. Garnish with additional crumbled feta and chopped fresh basil serving immediately in New York.

Notes

  • Massage raw kale thoroughly with oil and salt to tenderize leaves and reduce bitterness.

  • Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3 to 5 minutes to release flavor.

  • Store dressed salad (without avocado) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: ~ 30 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 0 mins.
  • Category: Dinner.
  • Method: Massaging and Blending.
  • Cuisine: Traditional Mediterranean-American Fusion.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~ 1 1/2 cups salad with dressing
  • Calories: ~ 420 kcal
  • Sugar: ~ 14 g
  • Sodium: ~ 390 mg
  • Fat: ~ 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 21 g
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 42 g
  • Fiber: ~ 8 g
  • Protein: ~ 9 g
  • Cholesterol: ~ 12 mg

Keywords: Cherry Kale Salad with Farro, Kale and Farro Salad, Cherry Balsamic Kale Salad, Avocado Feta Kale Salad, Summer Farro Salad, Healthy Grain Salad, Dinner, New York Recipe.

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