Warm Mushroom Salad With Miso Dressing (Vegan)

Ingredients

• 1 cup farro, dry ((how to cook farro))
• 5 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil ((to cook mushrooms))
• 4 cups lacinato kale, shredded
• 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 avocado, cut into chunks
• Salt + pepper, to taste
• 3 Tbsp avocado or olive oil
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp miso paste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1-2 Tbsp hot water

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook farro according to package directions. Or follow instructions for my favourite way to prepare it: the "pasta method".

2. 2

   While farro cooks, chop kale and slice mushrooms. Set kale aside in a large salad or mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Make salad dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

4. 4

   Then, heat a pan over medium-high. Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil and sauté mushrooms for about 10 minutes, until browned and tender. Season with salt + pepper and set aside.

5. 5

   When farro is done, add farro, mushrooms, seeds, and dressing to the mixing bowl with the kale. Toss everything to combine well, adjusting seasonings to taste.

6. 6

   Serve salad and top with avocado chunks and some freshly cracked black pepper. Enjoy!