Name: Kale, barley and dried cherry salad
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 250g pearled barley; 80g dried cherries; olive oil, plus extra for the dressing; 150g trimmed kale, shredded (remove tough stalks); parsley, chopped; For the dressing - 4 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tspn dijon mustard; sea salt flakes; freshly ground black pepper

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Kale, barley and dried cherry salad

A delicious substantial salad that's sure to hit the spot!

Kale, barley and dried cherry salad

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Ingredients

250g pearled barley
80g dried cherries
olive oil, plus extra for the dressing
150g trimmed kale, shredded (remove tough stalks)
parsley, chopped
For the dressing - 4 tbsp lemon juice
2 tspn dijon mustard
sea salt flakes
freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cook the barley following the packet directions until just tender. Drain, rinse in cold water and spread out on a large plate. Pat dry with paper towel and set aside to cool
Cover the cherries with boiling water and leave for 15 mins, then drain.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients
Heat 2 tspn olive oil in a frying pan and stir the kale until tender but not completely wilted. Add the grains and cherries and cook, stirring until just warmed through.
Remove from the heat and stir through the parsley and the dressing. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as desired. Serve warm and enjoy!