Need a good side dish to go with everything else you might be cooking? Try this whole grain salad. I love it with farro but any whole grain will do (barley, brown rice and so on):
KALE AND GRAIN SALAD
1 cup farro (or 3 cups cooked whole grain)
2 cups water (for uncooked grain)
3 cups chopped fresh kale
1 avocado
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
juice of one large lemon (about 3-4 tablespoons juice)
1/3 cup chopped marcona almonds
Place the farro and water in a saucepan and bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover the pan and cook for about 25-30 minutes or until the farro is tender but still chewy. Drain any water that has not been absorbed. Place the cooked farro in a large bowl and let cool. Add the kale and toss the ingredients. Cut the avocado into small chunks and add to the salad. Add the mint. Pour the olive oil over the ingredients and toss to distribute them evenly. Pour in the lemon juice and toss. Add the almonds, toss once more and serve.
Makes 6 servings