Revitalize Your Day with a Delicious Detox Salad

This Detox Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-dense dish perfect for a light lunch or side, packed with kale and cherries.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Chilling Time 20

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Healthy

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 cup Farro Can be substituted with quinoa for gluten-free
4 cups Kale Can replace with spinach for a milder flavor
1 cup Cherries Pitted and halved; substitute with strawberries or blueberries if out of season
1 cup Chickpeas Drained; use canned for convenience
1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
1 cup Artichoke Hearts Rinsed and quartered
1/2 cup Walnuts Toasted for enhanced flavor

For the Dressing

1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra-virgin is ideal
1 large Lemon Juiced
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
small bowl
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by cooking the farro according to package instructions, about 20-25 minutes in boiling salted water. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and kosher salt until smooth. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm farro with kale, cherries, chickpeas, red onion, and artichoke hearts. Gently toss together.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
Sprinkle toasted walnuts over the top. Chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best flavor, dress the portion you plan to eat immediately. Adjust salt as needed before serving.

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