FARRO SALAD WITH STEAMED KALE

Farro Salad With Steamed Kale image

Provided by hammadjamila

Categories Grains

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.5, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 358.6, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 3.7