Canadian Salad Recipe

4.25 from 8 votes

Looking to learn how to make the great Canadian Salad? This healthy Canada Day dish features local ingredients from each province. Perfect for a summer BBQ!

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: canadian

Keyword: Canada Day Recipe, Canadian Salad, Canadian Salad Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 723kcal

Equipment

pot
Strainer
whisk
measuring spoons
measuring cups
mixing bowl
French knife
Skillet

Ingredients

Canadian Salad Dressing

2 tbsp French Mustard
3/4 cup Canola Oil
1 tbsp Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Apple Cider
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
4 Black Garlic Cloves minced
1 tbsp Berry Jam
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper

Canadian Salad

8 cups Kale chopped
2 Peaches sliced
1/2 cup Dried Pearl Barley
250 g Bacon
1/2 cup Pecans
1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Rinse dried barley and add to a small pot with 1 1/2 cups of water. Simmer covered pot on low heat for approximately 30-40 minutes, until barely is al dente. Strain over the sink with cold water. Store barely in the fridge until ready to serve your Canadian Salad.
In a mixing bowl whisk together mustard, oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, apple cider, garlic cloves, berry jam and salt & pepper until well combined.
Slice and measure kale, peaches, crispy bacon and pecans. Cut cheddar cheese into small cubes.
In a large salad bowl add kale, barley and vinaigrette. With your hands, massage the kale mixture and toss until fully combined.
Top Canadian Salad with sliced peaches, bacon, pecans and cheddar cheese cubes.

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