Barley & Lentil Salad with Kale, Apples, Almonds & Feta – Lentils.org

Barley & Lentil Salad with Kale, Apples, Almonds & Feta

  By lentilsorg  

July 10, 2015

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So many nutritious foods in one bowl!

  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 20 Minutes

  • 15 Minutes

    20 Minutes

    35 Minutes

  • Yields: 14
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine water, lentils, barley and garlic. Boil for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well, discarding the garlic, and set aside to cool completely.
  2. In a bowl, combine lentils and barley with kale, apple, feta and purple onion.
  3. To prepare vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together canola oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine. Top with almonds just before serving.

Ingredients

2 1/2 - 3 cups (625 -750 mL) water

½ cup (125 mL) green lentils

½ cup (125 mL) pearl or pot barley

1 garlic clove, finely grated or crushed

2 - 3 cups (500-750 mL) finely chopped kale or spinach, tough stems discarded

1 tart apple, cored and diced

½ cup (125 mL) crumbled feta

¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped purple onion

Vinaigrette:

1/3 cup (75 mL) canola oil

2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice

2 Tbsp (30 mL) white wine or rice vinegar

2 tsp (10 mL) grainy mustard

1 tsp (5 mL) honey or granulated sugar

1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped toasted almonds

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1/2 cup (125 mL)
Calories180
Sodium160 mg
Potassium265 mg
Protein6 g
Cholesterol5 mg
Sugar3 g
Total Fat8 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Total Carbohydrates21 g
Dietary Fiber5 g