Warm Kale, Barley & Dried Cherry Salad

Name: Warm Kale, Barley & Dried Cherry Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves: 4 as a side
Ingredients: freshly ground black pepper; sea salt flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 80 g (2¾ oz) dried cherries; 1 small bunch flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped; 150 g (5½ oz) trimmed (tough stalks removed) kale, shredded; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 250 g (9 oz/1¼ cups) pearled barley

Preparation info

Serves:
4
as a side

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
55 min

Appears in

Easy Vegan

By Sue Quinn

Published 2015

About

The earthy flavours in this substantial salad are wonderful. As ever, be careful not to overcook the barley.

Ingredients

250 g (9 oz/1¼ cups) pearled barley
80

Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Cook the barley following the packet directions until just tender and retaining some bite. Drain, rinse in cold water and spread out on a large plate. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, cover the cherries with boiling water and leave to soften for 15 minutes, then drain. Whisk together the dressing ingredients.

Heat the 2