A lovely side or main dish salad, this lemony dish is actually even better after chilling in the fridge for an hour or two or even the next day. With its ability to "sit", it makes a perfect potluck dish or work/school lunch. Filled with cucumber, goji berries and a sprinkle of pistachio you've got a meal filled with goodness!
1 bunch kale, sliced thinly (I like the purple, ruffled kale)
3-4 Tbs goji berries (or raisins)
1 cucumber, chopped
1-2 slices onion, chopped
3/4 cup cooked farro (I use Trader Joe's 10 Minute variety)**
Juice of 1 lemon
1 Tbs white balsamic vinegar
1-2 Tbs oil (we like Chosen Foods Avocado oil)
pepitas
pistachios, shelled and chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salad and then drizzle with 1 Tbs of white balsamic. Drizzle with 1-2 Tbs of oil and toss to combine and coat with the dressing. Taste and adjust, adding more vinegar if desired.
Salad may be eaten now, however, I prefer it after it has chilled for a few hours or even overnight. The kale tends to soften and the goji berries plump nicely! If serving the next day, squeeze a bit of lemon over the top and toss again to refresh just before serving.
When serving, garnish with pepitas and pistachios and add salt and pepper to taste.
**Liv Life Note: We've used barley and Israeli Cous Cous in place of the farro with success!
