Pearl Barley Salad With Kale and Feta
This Mediterranean-inspired pearl barley salad with feta and kale is a simple salad to make that is full of lovely, bright flavors.
Servings: 6
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 6 cups thinly sliced kale
- 1 cup tomatoes
- 2 cups cucumbers
- 1 cup cooked and cooled barley
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup sliced artichoke hearts
- ½ cup kalamata olives chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- ¼ cup capers optional
Lemon vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt more as needed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut stems from the kale, roll into a cigar, and thinly slice.
- Drizzle the kale with a touch of olive oil, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt. Massage the kale until it is tender.
- Combine all the ingredients in your serving bowl.
- Mix the dressing and pour it over the salad. Serve immediately.