Red fife grain salad

This healthy salad made with red fife, feta, swiss chard and walnuts is a perfect stand alone meal, or protein-packed side dish.

2 cups

red fife, (ancient grain)

2 cups

apple cider

1 cups

chicken stock, or vegetable stock

2 sprigs

fresh oregano

1/2

cinnamon stick

1 cup

diced feta cheese

2 cups

swiss chard, leaves and blanched stems

1/2 cup

toasted walnuts

1 cup

sliced, seedless grapes

1 tsp

Dijon mustard

2 tbsp

white wine vinegar

5 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

Mix the apple cider, stock, oregano, and cinnamon stick in a large pot. Add the red fife and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the grain is soft to the bite but still with a bit of a snap. Remove from the stock. Chill.
In a bowl whisk together the Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar. Then slowly add in the extra virgin olive oil.
Add in the chilled cooked red fife, Swiss chard leaves and stems, walnuts, grapes, and charred feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.