Mediterranean Chopped Kale Salad
This colorful chopped kale salad is full of so many fresh flavors! Feta, olives, and crispy fried capers add a delicious salty bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup dry farro
- 6 cups chopped kale, from about 1 bunch
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Kosher salt + freshly cracked black pepper
- Pink Greek Dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the farro: In a small saucepan, combine farro with 1 1/2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the farro is tender but still has a bit of bite to it.
- Massage the kale: While the farro is cooking, combine the chopped kale and lemon juice in a large bowl. Massage with your hands for a few minutes, or until the kale feels softer and has turned a darker shade of green. Set aside while you fry the chickpeas and capers.
- Fry the capers: Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the capers and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the capers are crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain, cool, and continue crisping up.
- Assemble the salad: To the bowl with the massaged kale, add the cooked farro, crispy capers, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, olives, chickpeas, and feta cheese. Toss together with Pink Greek Dressing (or your favorite Greek dressing) and a little pinch of salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- You can use another grain here, like quinoa, freekeh, or bulgur wheat.
- Similarly, you can sub out any salad green you like; just don’t massage lighter salad greens.