This nutritious recipe is filled with comforting flavours you’ll love and can be enjoyed as a meal or a side dish.
This barley-based salad is a great source of fibre to help with digestive and heart health. A variety of seasonal veggies provide micronutrients that are important for overall health. Chickpeas provide a filling plant-based source of protein. This salad is bound to help you feel satisfied on those chilly days to come!
This salad is nutrient-dense, filled with comforting flavours and is sure to keep you feeling satisfied.
Recipe makes: 6 meal servings (1 cup) or 12 side servings (1/2 cup)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
· 3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
· 1 lb brussels sprouts, cut in half
· 3 rainbow beets, peeled and diced
· ½ tsp salt
· ¼ tsp black papper
· ½ tsp garlic powder
· ¼ tsp cinnamon
· Olive oil
· 2 cups barley
· 2 cups water + 2 cups No Salt Added broth
· ½ cup chopped red onion
· 1 medium carrot, shredded
· 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed thoroughly
· ½ cup crumbled feta
· ¼ cup dried cranberries (or another type of dried fruit; raisins, apricots, cherries)
Instructions
1. On a baking sheet, combine prepared vegetables with seasonings and olive oil. Roast for about 30 minutes or until soft and slightly browned.
2. Bring broth and water to a boil. Add barley and boil for about 20 minutes or until cooked.
3. Prepare the Maple Dijon Dressing. Recipe can be found here.
4. In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables, cooked barley, and remaining ingredients. Add Maple Dijon dressing and mix to combine.
Tip:
This salad can be made in advance and makes for a great meal-prep recipe!
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