Ekaterina's Wild Rice and Kale Salad
Description
Wild rice and barley are mixed with sauteed kale, raisins, walnuts, and feta cheese in this warm and crunchy salad with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
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3 1/4 cups water, divided
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1/2 cup wild rice
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1/2 cup barley
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1 teaspoon olive oil, or as desired
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1 cup chopped kale
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 tablespoons chipotle mustard
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ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Bring 2 cups water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
2
Bring 1 1/4 cups water and barley to a boil in a saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir kale until bright green and softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Mix wild rice, barley, kale, raisins, walnuts, feta cheese, mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl.