Multicultural Harvest Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

A vibrant medley of seasonal vegetables and grains tossed in a tangy citrus dressing, inspired by the diversity of the U.S. population. This global fusion-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 50 minutes pairs quinoa, chopped kale, pearled barley into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 3 cups, chopped kale
• 1/2 cup pearled barley
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 12, halved grape tomatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook quinoa according to package instructions, then let cool. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, barley, kale, and red onion.
2. Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard until emulsified. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
3. Step 3: Add grape tomatoes and feta cheese. Toss gently to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.