Description
A quick and nutritious Mediterranean salad loaded with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup farro (uncooked)
- 2 cups kale
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/2 cup lemon vinaigrette dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add the uncooked farro to the boiling water and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat, cover the pot, and allow the farro to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Once the farro is cooked, remove it from heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Fluff the farro with a fork.
- While the farro is cooking, wash and cut the vegetables into small cubes.
- Combine the chopped vegetables with the kale in a large bowl.
- Top the kale and veggies with the cooked farro.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Mediterranean feast!
Notes
For added protein, consider including chickpeas, grilled chicken, or quinoa. Experiment with different dressings for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean