DIY Eats: Barley Salad

Hi, everyone! 

It's now almost two months into the new year and we at DD are continuing with our healthy eating! Because we've found so many delicious and nutritious recipes, we don't even miss meals slathered in butter and cheese. We know, we're shocked, too!  

Today we want to share a new recipe we found a couple of days ago that turned out fabulous! It's a super quick and easy barley "salad" that you can eat hot or cold. It makes a fantastic light lunch and the flavors will leave you satisfied. 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup uncooked barley (We used the 10-minute quick cooking barley from Trader Joe's)

1/2 cup sweet corn 

1 bunch of kale

1/2 onion

1 tsp olive oil

1/4 tsp garlic powder (or fresh garlic)

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup low fat feta crumbles
Lemon

Directions

1. Fill a large put with water and set to boil; once it is boiling, add barley. 

After about 5 minutes, add in corn. 

2. In another pan, heat oil; once it is hot, sautee onions until translucent. 

3. Add kale and cook for about 5 minutes. 

4. Drain barley and corn, once they are cooked. 

5. Mix together and add the spices.

6. Add in feta crumbles
7. Squeeze lemon to taste

8. ENJOY! 

Let us know how you like it!