CRUDITéS SALAD WITH FARRO AND PECANS

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Crudités Salad with Farro and Pecans image

Provided by Gerardo Gonzalez

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Side     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Almond     Pecan     Cauliflower     Fennel     Kale     Radish     Zucchini     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the vinaigrette:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the salad:
1/2 cup pecans
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons almond butter or natural peanut butter
1/2 bunch Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn (about 2 cups)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
2 breakfast radishes, thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
1 cup cauliflower florets, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 cup red and/or yellow grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup trimmed watercress
3/4 cup cooked semi-pearled farro

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette:
  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl to combine; set aside.
  • Salad:
  • Cook pecans and oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until nuts are darkened in color, 5-7 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop so you have a variety of sizes, with some pieces almost pulverized. Set aside 2 tablespoons nuts for serving.
  • Whisk almond butter and 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in a medium bowl to combine. Add kale and massage dressing into leaves with your hands until evenly coated; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss fennel, zucchini, radishes, cauliflower, tomatoes, watercress, farro, and remaining pecans in a large bowl with remaining vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper. Add kale and toss to combine. Drizzle with oil and serve topped with reserved pecans.

Auxilable Aux
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I'm not sure about the combination of farro and pecans, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Karol Menale
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This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Lisa Palomo
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!


Mst Misty
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


Saralyne Grajo
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I love the addition of pecans to this salad. They add a nice nutty flavor and crunch.


Raja Khuzaima
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


KamilleX
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I'm not a huge fan of farro, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is delicious and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Ajay Kathayat
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Fine Boyw
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.


Cordelia Roe
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Wow, this salad is amazing! The combination of farro, pecans, and crudités is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.