Kale, Feta & Barley Salad w/ Lemon Vinaigrette
A bright and cheery salad, filled with fibre and all the Vitamen K you need for the day!
Ingredients
- 3 cups pearl barley
- 3 cups Vertical Roots Kale - Family Size
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup chick peas drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped hazlenuts
- 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the barley according to the directions on the package. If using right away, place on a sheet pan in the freezer to cool. Otherwise, put in an airtight container and place in the fridge until ready to use.
- Tear the leaves off the kale and proceed to chop the leaves, not to small.
- In a large bowl, place the cooled barley, kale, chick peas, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Take a lemon and freshly zest over the ingredients.
- Mix the ingredients well and set aside.
- In a small jar, mix the extra virgin olive oil, light rice wine vinegar, and garlic powder.
- Roll and then cut the lemon down the centre. Using a lemon juicer, juice both halves of the lemon and place the lemon juice in the jar with the other dressing ingredients. Shake well.
- Pour dressing over the salad in the bowl and mix well. To finish the salad, zest extra lemon over the top and serve.
Notes
If you want a sweeter dressing, add 1 tbsp of honey and mix well.