Kale Salad with Apples and Barley

Kale Salad with Apples and Barley

This vibrant salad combines barley, kale, walnuts, cranberries, and feta cheese for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Tossed with a light and tangy dressing made of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and water, it’s a healthy and satisfying dish that’s perfect as a side or a light meal.

Kale Salad with Apples and Barley

• 1/2 cup barley
• 4 cups chopped kale
• 2 red apples, roughly chopped
• 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1/2 cup feta cheese

Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp water
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the barley according to the package instructions. Let it cool.
2. In a bowl, combine the barley, kale, apples, walnuts, and cranberries.

Dressing:

1. Put all the dressing ingredients in a glass jar and shake well to combine.
2. Pour the dressing over the salad.
3. Add the feta cheese on top or serve it on the side when serving the salad.