KALE AND FARRO SALAD WITH AGED GOAT CHEESE

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Kale and Farro Salad with Aged Goat Cheese image

Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup farro
1 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch Tuscan kale
1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup aged goat cheese, shaved, or Parmesan

Steps:

  • Combine the farro and water or stock in a medium saucepot. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes, and then drain. Transfer to a bowl, season with salt and pepper and let cool.
  • Remove and discard the ribs from the kale, then chiffonade the leaves finely and place in a bowl. Add the pomegranate seeds, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Stir in the farro and season the salad with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 deep plates or bowls and garnish with the shaved goat cheese.

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