Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Rest Time: 5 mins Total Time: 40 mins
Servings 6
Best Season Winter
Dietary Nut Free, Vegetarian
Description

A warm winter grain salad with roasted carrots and cauliflower, tender farro, and a lemony, dijon dressing.

Ingredients
  • 3 Large carrots
  • 1 Small head of cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1/2 cup grated manchego cheese
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 8-9 ounces farro
  • Lemon Dijon Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
    Do Some Prep
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and set out a large baking tray.

  2. Peel the carrots and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cut the florets of cauliflower into similar sized pieces. Toss the vegetables in the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper, ensuring each piece is coated in the seasoning.

  3. Assemble the Salad Components
  4. Roast the vegetables until they are almost fork tender, about 17-18 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle the chopped kale onto the baking tray. Give the vegetables a quick stir and add the tray back into the oven. Roast another 3-4 minutes.

  5. While the vegetables are roasting, cook the farro according to the package directions. Drain if necessary and set aside.

  6. In a large bowl, mix the dressing. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper to the bowl and whisk together.

  7. Mix the Salad and Serve
  8. Add the cooked farro, roasted vegetables, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the dressing. Toss together to coat in the dressing.

  9. Grate half of the manchego cheese into the bowl and toss to incorporate into the salad. Garnish the salad with the remaining grated manchego cheese and serve warm. This salad is also great served cold. Prepare the salad as instructed and refrigerate for up to 2 days in advance.