Garlic Scape + Mint Pesto Farro Salad With Kale + Chickpeas

Gourmet Mami
by Gourmet Mami
4 servings
30 min

This Garlic Scape + Mint Pesto Farro Salad with Kale + Chickpeas is a great summer salad that is satisfying + filling, without heating up your kitchen! Start off by making an amazing + unique pesto that you will love on everything! By coating all the components of this salad in the pesto, you impart flavor everywhere! The secret ingredient, mint opens up your taste buds so that you can taste all the other flavors better plus the lemon juice brings a brightness to the pesto that you will love. Not only is this recipe great for meal prep, but it is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Garlic Scape + Mint Pesto Farro Salad With Kale + Chickpeas
Recipe details
  • 4  servings
  • Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Total time: 30 min
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Ingredients
For the Pesto:
  • 8 garlic scapes, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup basil leaves
  • ¼ cup shelled pistachios
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the Farro:
  • 1 cup farro
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tbsp pesto
For the Kale:
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp pesto
For the Chickpeas
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
For the Pesto:
Place the garlic scapes in a food processor and pulse until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
Add the mint and basil and pulse again until smooth.
Add the pistachios and pulse for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice and pulse until the ingredients are combined.
Add the olive oil and process on high for 15 seconds.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Set the pesto aside while you prepare the farro.
For the Farro:
Cook the farro according to package directions. There are different types of farro, so the cooking time varies depending on the type you have.
Place the cooked farro in a medium sized bowl
Add 1 tbsp pesto and mix until combined. Set aside.
For the Kale:
Tear the kale off the stems and wash.
Dry the leaves thoroughly and then tear or chop into small pieces.
Place kale in a large bowl with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and massage the kale until it is shiny (about 1-2 minutes).
Add 2 tbsp pesto and mix until combined.
To Serve:
Add the farro to the bowl with the kale and toss to combine. Then add the drained chickpeas and ¼ tsp salt and toss again. Adjust seasonings and add more pesto if you like. Divide the salad among 4 bowls and serve.
Store extra pesto in an airtight in the refrigerator.
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