Kale and Farro Salad
- Yield: 4 side dish portions
Ingredients
- 5 cups lightly packed chopped lacinato kale, from 1 large bunch
- 1 cup farro, uncooked
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a small saucepan, toast the farro over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Turn the heat off and add 2 cups of salted boiling water to the farro. Turn the heat back on and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Farro should have a slightly chewy texture when done. Drain the excess water. Set farro aside in saucepan and cover to keep warm.
- Whisk together the tamari, olive oil, and sesame oil.
- Spread the kale on a large baking pan and pour 3/4 of the tamari dressing over the kale. Use hands to massage the dressing into the kale.
- Bake kale at 350 for 5 minutes. Sprinkle almonds over the kale, give a quick stir, and bake for another 5-7 minutes, until almonds are toasted and kale is crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine the farro with the kale and almonds. Mix in the remaining dressing and serve warm.