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Middle Eastern farro salad

Serves: 8
Prep: 10
Cook: 30

    This colourful salad sprinkled with Middle Eastern ingredients not only looks fabulous but is extremely healthy. Enjoy the nutty texture of farro along with its many health benefits.

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 1 cup farro
    • 4 cups water
    • 1 bunch kale, washed and dried
    • ½ cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
    • 1 pomegranate, seeded
    • 6 Medjool dates, seeded and chopped

    Dressing

    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic, crushed
    • ¼ teaspoon honey
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Method

    1. Step 1

      Place farro and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.

    2. Step 2

      Remove kale from stem and place in the food processor and process until fine.

    3. Step 3

      Combine dressing ingredients and massage dressing into the kale with your fingers for a few minutes.

    4. Step 4

      Add farro, walnuts, pomegranate and dates.

    5. Step 5

      Gently toss through salad. Serves 8.

    Tips

    • Farro is an ancient wholegrain and is an excellent source of fibre, protein, magnesium and iron
    • Massaging the kale for a few minutes softens the kale and makes it easier to digest, plus reduces the bitter taste of the kale

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