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Barley, cherry & feta salad

Barley, cherry & feta salad

This barley, cherry & feta salad is a fresh, hearty side dish packed with texture and flavour. Tender pearl barley is tossed with crisp Brussels sprouts, peppery watercress, juicy cherries and crunchy walnuts, then finished with a simple lemon vinaigrette and creamy feta.

Ingredients · Servings 4
  • ⅔ cup pearl barley, rinsed
  • 200 g brussels sprouts, trimmed, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups watercress sprigs
  • 150 g fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 3 tbsp coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 60 g feta, crumbled
Method · P
  1. Place barley in a pot of boiling water and cook for 25 minutes until tender, drain and rinse well. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  2. Add brussels sprouts, watercress, cherries and walnuts. Combine the oil and juice together and drizzle over the salad. Toss to combine, finish with a sprinkle of feta.

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