Monthly Archives: January 2013

I’ve been on a salad kick lately. Maybe it’s the “new year, new you” mind-set or simply that my body is craving light and healthy foods after an excessive amount of rich dishes (read: desserts and other sweet treats) during the holiday season. Either way, salads have been my go to as of late. This kale and cranberry salad is one of my favorites.

While I adore a good salad, I rarely find them filling enough to stand alone. A kitchen experiment (mixing of foods I had at the time) lead me to this combination of ingredients which always leave me feeling fulfilled. I add farro, a hearty grain to the base to make the salad more substantial.

Feta gives the salad a salty flavor, while the cranberries offer a bit of sweet. Besides contrasting flavors, the two ingredients give the dish a variety of color, creating a pretty presentation.

Occasionally  I top the salad with walnuts for some crunch and extra protein. For the dressing I mix a tablespoon of olive oil with a few teaspoons of dijon mustard, a few tablespoons of red wine vinegar, salt and pepper.