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Breakfast Salad

This breakfast salad is a game changer! Made with kale, green apples, farro, vegan sausage, vegan feta, walnuts, and cherries. This dish is packed with protein and nutrients and is an amazing way to kick off the morning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cup farro (uncooked)
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 bunches Kale
  • 4 Apples
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts
  • 8 vegan breakfast sausage links
Cherries
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup water
Dressing
  • 4 lemons, juice
  • zest of two lemons
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

FARRO
  1. Bring 1 1/4 cup farro and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt
  2. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Keep covered with a tight lid and stir occationally
  3. When water is absorbed remove from heat and let stand for 10 minute
CHERRIES
  1. In a small pan combine 1/2 cup water, 1 cup of dried cherries, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed. About 5 minutes
  3. Set aside
COOK THE VEGAN SAUSAGE
  1. Cook the vegan sausage in an air fryer or on the stovetop until browned on the outside
  2. Remove sausage from heat and cut into pieces. Set aside
PREP INGREDIENTS
  1. Cut dice apples into bite sized pieces, remove the core. Set aside
  2. Remove the stems from the kale and discard the stems
  3. Chop the kale into bite sized pieces. Set aside
MASSAGE THE KALE
  1. Add kale to a large bowl
  2. Add all the ingredients listed under dressing
  3. Massage the kale with your hands for at least a minute, until kale is softer and evenly coated
  4. Add the remaining ingredients to the kale and stir until evenly mixed
  5. Serve as a main dish or as a side!
    vegan breakfast salad