{"id":20768,"date":"2014-07-18T00:30:40","date_gmt":"2014-07-18T04:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=20768"},"modified":"2014-07-17T17:25:12","modified_gmt":"2014-07-17T21:25:12","slug":"kale-barley-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2014\/07\/18\/kale-barley-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Kale and Barley Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Kale-and-Barley-Salad-resize.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20769\" src=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Kale-and-Barley-Salad-resize-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Kale and Barley Salad resize\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Kale-and-Barley-Salad-resize-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Kale-and-Barley-Salad-resize-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Kale-and-Barley-Salad-resize.jpg 1188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My husband and I eat mostly Paleo. \u00a0That means we avoid grains. \u00a0But occasionally, I do eat whole grains like barley, wheat berries, or quinoa. \u00a0I like their hearty texture and nutty flavor. \u00a0They go especially well with greens, as in this<strong> Kale and Barley Salad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You pretty much cover all the bases with this one: \u00a0leafy green kale, salty feta, tart\u00a0dried cranberries (or cherries, or raisins), rich walnuts, and a dressing with a balance of sweet and savory to tie it all together. \u00a0You can make this hours ahead of time &#8211; even in the morning &#8211; and the kale will still have a sturdy texture. \u00a0I even eat the leftovers the next day and the kale is chewy and wonderful. \u00a0Can&#8217;t say that about a lettuce salad!<\/p>\n<p>Try this with pearl barley, wheat berries, or quinoa. \u00a0Let me know what you think!<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Kale and Barley Salad<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/3 cup pearl barley<\/li>\n<li>1 large bunch of kale<\/li>\n<li>1 heaping tablespoon tahini<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon honey<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup olive oil or sesame oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup dried cranberries<\/li>\n<li>2 ounces crumbled feta cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup walnuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Boil one cup of salted water. \u00a0When the water boils, add barley and reduce heat to a simmer. \u00a0Cook until done and the water has evaporated, about 20 minutes. \u00a0(Depending on the grain you&#8217;re using and other factors, these directions may vary. \u00a0Use your best judgment.)<\/li>\n<li>While the barley is cooking, prepare the kale: \u00a0Tear bite-sized pieces off the tough ribs and wash thoroughly. \u00a0Spin dry and place in a very large bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Make the dressing: \u00a0In a bowl, combine tahini, vinegar, honey, and soy sauce. \u00a0Mix in oil. \u00a0Pour it over the kale and mix it in with your hand. \u00a0Really! \u00a0Get in there and massage and squeeze the kale, to make the dressing stick and soften up the tough leaves.<\/li>\n<li>Add the barley, cranberries, feta, and walnuts. \u00a0Toss again and refrigerate until ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Explore, experiment, enjoy!<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Dana<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>To view even more of Dana\u2019s unique recipes, you can visit her at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #336699;\" href=\"http:\/\/frugalgirlmet.blogspot.com\/\">Frugal Girlmet<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My husband and I eat mostly Paleo. \u00a0That means we avoid grains. \u00a0But occasionally, I do eat whole grains like barley, wheat berries, or quinoa. \u00a0I like their hearty texture and nutty flavor. \u00a0They go especially well with greens, as in this Kale and Barley Salad. 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