This kale barley salad is full of whole grain, nutrient-rich ingredients that will nourish your body. Easy to prepare, vegetarian, and meal prep-friendly!
This post was originally published in 2014. It has been updated with fresh photos and tips and a new video in 2019.
This is a healthy, vegetarian salad but you will never miss the meat because there is plenty of plant-based protein. Plus, it can be made ahead and is easy to pack into a lunch box. As a result, this healthy salad recipe makes the perfect meal prep power lunch.
Eating well doesn’t require sacrificing great flavour, and this lemon kale salad is proof of that! The combination of crunchy and creamy ingredients, plus its citrus flavor is why I keep coming back for more!
Reasons you’ll ♡ this kale and chickpea barley salad
- it’s a nutrient-rich, crunchy kale salad with fantastic citrus flavour
- easy to make ahead and it travels well – perfect for healthy lunches
- it’s a meatless meal, but still has a good helping of protein
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