How to Make a Boring Grain Bowl Taste Amazing!

Look around your kitchen to see what ingredients you have.

Cook barley and chickpeas in the Instant Pot, making a big batch to freeze for later.

Prepare the dressing by adding 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning in a jar.

Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar to the jar for the dressing.

Shake the jar tightly to mix the dressing ingredients.

Preheat the air fryer to 395°F.

Add chickpeas to the air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes, optionally using cooking spray or olive oil.

Chop cucumber and carrot while chickpeas are cooking.

Add chopped cabbage to the bowl with barley and other vegetables.

Once chickpeas are cooked, add them on top of the salad.

Shake the dressing again and pour it over the salad, mixing to combine.

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