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Kale Salad with Farro and Honey Dijon Dressing

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 01/20/2016Updated: 06/14/2021

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This kale salad keeps really well in your fridge - great for healthy eating all week! The honey dijon dressing softens the kale perfectly. Get the healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com. Great for weekly meal prep fans!

This kale salad keeps really well in your fridge – great for healthy eating all week! The honey Dijon dressing softens the kale perfectly.

This kale salad keeps really well in your fridge - great for healthy eating all week! The honey dijon dressing softens the kale perfectly. Get the healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com. Great for weekly meal prep fans!

I’ve just been informed that January 19th is National Popcorn Day. Which happens to be the day I’m writing this post. I’ve just (a week ago) made a pact with myself to only eat popcorn once a week. Monday nights while I watch the Bachelor. Which was last night. Which means I won’t be able to celebrate National Popcorn Day. That’s sad. And a little wrong. I might have to make an exception, but I probably won’t. My popcorn addiction is becoming the death of my waistline. I try not to eat much after dinner but when I make popcorn at least a few nights a week….

and pour 4 tablespoons of Kerrygold butter on it…

It’s probably not great for my relationship with my skinny jeans.

I used to be able to resist a just little bit but now Ben has been getting into it too, so even if I’m not planning to have popcorn, he asks, “Are you making popcorn tonight?” Well, then it is just hopeless. Once that idea is in my brain (okay, is it ever not in my brain?), I have to have it.

So basically, it’s all Ben’s fault.

(Not at all.)

Anyways….kale salad, anyone?

This kale salad is perfect for any of you that do weekend meal prep. It keeps great in the fridge, and I’d argue it gets even better as time goes by (to a reasonable extent, of course). The kale softens and becomes more tender thanks to the honey Dijon dressing. That same dressing soaks into the farro making it super flavorful.

I love to top the salad with my olive oil roasted almonds for a great crunch, but it’s great with grilled chicken or feta cheese too. It’s a salad that will keep you full for hours, perfect to take to work for lunches or to grab while you’re frantically making your kids’ lunches.

This kale salad keeps really well in your fridge - great for healthy eating all week! The honey dijon dressing softens the kale perfectly. Get the healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com. Great for weekly meal prep fans!

Make this salad with irresistible tangy-sweet honey Dijon dressing and you won’t even be missing your guilty pleasure snack…whatever that is.

This kale salad keeps really well in your fridge - great for healthy eating all week! The honey dijon dressing softens the kale perfectly. Get the healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com. Great for weekly meal prep fans!

Needed for this recipe:

  • farro
  • bowl with lid for easy fridge storage…OR
  • a pretty salad bowl
  • a sharp knife

 

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This kale salad keeps really well in your fridge - great for healthy eating all week! The honey dijon dressing softens the kale perfectly. Get the healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com. Great for weekly meal prep fans!
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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
8 servings
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This kale salad keeps really well in your fridge – great for healthy eating all week! The honey dijon dressing softens the kale perfectly.

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 6 cups loosely packed torn kale (bite-sized pieces)
  • 4 cups cooked and cooled farro
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup of shredded or julienned carrots (about 2 carrots)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

For the dressing:

  • 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Optional toppings:

  • Cooked chicken, roasted almonds, or feta cheese

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together kale, farro, bell pepper, carrots, and cranberries.
  • In a small bowl or a jar, mix together vinegar, honey, mustard, olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Pour dressing over salad and mix to combine. Store in an airtight container in the fridge – this one is actually better the next day or two because the kale softens a bit.
  • If desired, top with your protein of choice – I recommend almonds, grilled chicken, or feta cheese.

Notes

I remove the cover from my honey and warm it in the microwave for 20 seconds – it comes out easier and is much easier to measure that way.
I typically double the dressing recipe. You can do this as well and keep it in the fridge in case the salad dries a little as the farro soaks up the dressing.
Nutrition is calculated without optional toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1of 8, Calories: 345kcal, Carbohydrates: 64g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 92mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 25g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
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Verdict: Love love love this salad. It’s so filling, flavorful and satisfying.
Husband’s take: Honestly, I’m not 100% sure he has tried this. It’s usually what I eat for lunch so maybe I should share and fill a container for him to take for lunch.
Changes I would make: None are necessary but if you don’t have farro, you could try quinoa or barley.
Difficulty: Easy!
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  1. Squeaky, The Paleo Bear says

    February 6, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    I made a grain free version of this as I haven’t introduced grains after my whole 30 yet, but the dressing is fantstic! I really enjoyed it with the cranberries, some chopped chicken, and chopped up nuts on top. And I have enough for a few lunches, which is great! I love make-ahead salads!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 7, 2018 at 9:04 am

      I’m so happy to hear that! Kale salads are the best for making ahead, aren’t they? Thanks for taking the time to comment, and congrats on the Whole30! I just finished my second one yesterday. :)

      Reply
  2. Kathryn Grace says

    March 30, 2016 at 11:30 am

    Just yesterday I finished a rubbed kale, apple and faro salad. So good, and I’m looking forward to trying this one. It’s my pick for Recipe of the Day today. Sharing!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      March 31, 2016 at 7:46 am

      Ooh sounds good – love the idea of apples with the kale.

      Reply
  3. Savita @ ChefDeHome says

    February 3, 2016 at 12:32 am

    Love enjoying salads for lunch! The honey dressing in this one sounds super delicious! thanks for sharing! pinning to try later.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 3, 2016 at 8:55 am

      Thanks! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  4. Rachel Gurk says

    January 23, 2016 at 6:29 am

    :) I got so many texts and messages, lol! Love it!

    Reply
  5. Patty K says

    January 21, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    Yum!!! I can imagine the crunchiness in this salad!

    Reply
  6. denise says

    January 20, 2016 at 8:36 am

    add a little chicken and that would make a fabulous lunch

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  7. Aggie @ Aggie's Kitchen says

    January 20, 2016 at 6:49 am

    I have been in such a salad rut, but yesterday I was craving a kale salad. This looks so good Rachel! I’m loving the farro!!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 20, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Ahhh thanks! I hope you like it! I love farro with kale because it balances out all the kale chewiness with another chewy element. If that makes sense.

      Reply

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