Warm Barley and Red Cabbage Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley (uncooked)
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups red cabbage sliced thinly
- 3 cups kale shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup curley parsley chopped finely
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pinch ground pepper to taste
Dressing
- 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp grainy dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tbsp lemon
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
Cook Barley
- In a medium pot, add barley and water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 min. Barley should have absorbed all the water and should have a soft chewy texture. Remove from heat and set aside.
Salad Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon, vinegar, thyme and olive oil.
Salad
- In a large bowl, combine kale, cabbage, onion, parsley and warm barley.
- Pour salad dressing over and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with sunflower seeds and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!