Fig, Farro & Walnut Kale Salad with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Tahini Dressing

Fig, Farro & Walnut Kale Salad with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Tahini Dressing

Fig, Farro & Walnut Kale Salad with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Tahini Dressing

Ingredients:

Salad:

• 5 cups (or large handfuls!) kale, chopped finely

• 6 - 8 fresh figs, chopped  

• 2 cups cooked farro (I like Trader Joes bag of 10 minute farro)

• 2 oz crumbled goat cheese 

• 2/3 cup chopped walnuts

• black pepper

Balsamic Tahini Dressing:

• 2/3 cup tahini

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1/4-1/2 cup water, to thin*

Directions:

1. In a blender or mini food processor, add all ingredients for the balsamic tahini dressing and blend until smooth.

2. In a bowl, start with chopped kale and layer farro, figs, walnuts and goat cheese on top. Add freshly ground black pepper and your balsamic dressing when ready to serve.

*if using this dressing after it’s been refrigerated, you will likely need to gently stir in more water to get it to your desired, thinner, consistency.