Detox Salad
A healthy and filling summer detox salad loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients like kale, cherries, walnuts, farro, and artichokes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked farro or quinoa
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 1 large or 2 small lemons
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for cooking the farro
- 1 large bunch kale leaves about 10 to 12 ounces, destemmed and chopped
- 1 cup pitted cherries halved
- 1 can chickpeas 15 ounces, rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 can artichoke hearts 14 ounces, rinsed and sliced into quarters if large
- 1/2 cup toasted walnut halves roughly chopped
Instructions
- Place the farro in a medium saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, then simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the water is absorbed and the farro is tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, briskly whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the warm farro, then toss to coat. Add the kale, cherries, chickpeas, red onions, and artichokes and toss to combine. Sprinkle the walnuts over the top. If time allows, place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the kale to tenderize. Enjoy.
Notes
A healthy and filling summer detox salad loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients like kale, cherries, walnuts, farro, and artichokes.