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Fall Farro Salad with Kale, Cranberries, Pecans & Goat Cheese

Fall Farro Salad with Kale, Cranberries, Pecans & Goat Cheese Delight

This Fall Farro Salad with Kale, Cranberries, Pecans & Goat Cheese is a nutritious and colorful dish celebrating autumn flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Farro Substitute with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 cups Kale Can be replaced with spinach for a softer feel.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Swap with raisins or dried cherries if preferred.
  • 1 cup Pecans Use walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese Feta or blue cheese are great alternatives.
For the Dressing
  • 1 each Lemon Vinaigrette A balsamic vinaigrette offers a lovely twist.

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of farro under cold water. In a pot, combine farro with 3 cups water and a pinch of salt. Boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
  2. Wash and chop 2 cups of kale into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, add kale and drizzle with olive oil. Massage kale for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add cooled farro to the bowl with kale. Fold in 1 cup of dried cranberries, 1 cup chopped pecans, and 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese. Gently combine.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk juice of 1 lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper until emulsified.
  5. Pour vinaigrette over the salad mix. Gently toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator for up to 3 hours.
  6. The salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Best served fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is versatile; feel free to customize with seasonal ingredients like roasted sweet potatoes or apples for a personal touch.

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