Pear And Barley Salad

Ingredients

• ¼ cup toasted walnuts
• 1 cup barley (cooked according to package instructions)
• 1 can drained, rinsed chickpeas (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 2 pears, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
• ½ cup crumbled feta
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup baby arugula(rocket leaves)
• dressing:
• ½ small red onion (finely chopped)
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. add cooked barley, chickpeas, pear, sun dried tomatoes, arugula, parsley, walnuts, and feta into a large bowl.
2. add minced onion in a small bowl with the vinegar and let marinate while you prep the salad.
3. add remaining dressing ingredients into the bowl with the vinegar and red onion and whisk until combined.
4. pour dressing over salad mixture and toss to coat.