Barley & Lentil Salad with Kale, Apples, Almonds & Feta

Ingredients

2 1/2 - 3 cups (625 -750 mL) water

½ cup (125 mL) green lentils

½ cup (125 mL) pearl or pot barley

1 garlic clove, finely grated or crushed

2 - 3 cups (500-750 mL) finely chopped kale or spinach, tough stems discarded

1 tart apple, cored and diced

½ cup (125 mL) crumbled feta

¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped purple onion

Vinaigrette:

1/3 cup (75 mL) canola oil

2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice

2 Tbsp (30 mL) white wine or rice vinegar

2 tsp (10 mL) grainy mustard

1 tsp (5 mL) honey or granulated sugar

1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped toasted almonds