Farro Salad With Steamed Kale

Submitted by hammadjamila

"This is a delicious and easy way to prepare farro and kale. I've seen other recipes that call for sauteeing the kale but I wanted to keep it low calorie."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup whole farro, pearled
• 4 cups water
• 1 bunch kale
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 scallions, chopped

• Dressing

• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

directions

1. 1. Wash the farro and boil in 3 cups of water for 30 minutes until soft. Let cool.
2. 2. Tear kale from the stalks and into small pieces. Place the kale on a steamer basket and steam in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes.
3. 3. Microwave the peas for 2 minutes, or add them to the kale at about 5 minutes of steam time.
4. 4. In a bowl combine the cooked farro, steamed kale, steamed peas and chopped scallion.
5. 5. Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl until well blended.
6. 6. Add the dressing to the salad and mix. Serve warmish or cold.