Easy Mediterranean Kale Farro Salad Recipe
Sautéed kale and juicy cherry tomatoes adorn a healthy farro salad with chunks of creamy feta and a tangy vinaigrette!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro
- 3 cups water
- 1/3 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2 cups kale
- 1 shallot sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cubed or crumbled
- 2 tsp salt for the boiling water
For the Vinaigrette
- 2 Tbsp . red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp . olive oil plus more for sautéeing
- 3 leaves fresh basil torn
- 1/2 tsp . stone ground mustard
- 1 tsp . honey
- squeeze of lemon optional
- black pepper
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil with tsp. salt. Add the farro and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the farro is tender, yet still has a bite. Drain in a colander.
- While the farro is cooking, sauté the tomatoes with a touch of olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the sliced shallots and sauté for another 5 minutes, or until tomatoes are softened, making sure not to burn the shallots. Set aside in a bowl.
- In the same pan, sauté the kale with salt and pepper and a little more olive oil for 3-5 minutes until softened but still has a bite.
- Whisk the red wine vinegar, mustard, honey, and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and add the basil.
- Mix the vinaigrette with the farro and top with the sautéed tomatoes, kale, and add the diced feta. Add a squeeze of lemon and black pepper. Serve warm or cold.