Best Herbed Barley Salad Recipes

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WARM CAULIFLOWER AND HERBED BARLEY SALAD



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We're seeing gigante beans everywhere. They're creamy and buttery, and their size adds a dramatic look.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Bean     Sauté     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Barley     Cauliflower     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pearled barley
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 15-ounce can gigante, corona, or butter beans, rinsed
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, divided
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, divided

Steps:

  • Place barley in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2". Season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain; run under cold water. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and 5 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower; cook, turning occasionally, until browned in spots, 10-12 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl; add beans, 1/4 cup parsley, 1 tablespoon tarragon, reserved barley, and half of reserved dressing. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide salad among bowls; drizzle remaining dressing over. Garnish with lemon zest, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon tarragon.

HERBED BARLEY SALAD WITH DATES



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Pearl barley requires less cooking time, which means you can get this nutritious salad chock-full of fresh herbs and dates on the table in a flash.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pearl barley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup flat-leaf parsley sprigs
1 cup cilantro sprigs
1 cup fresh mint leaves
5 pitted dates, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring barley and 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain if necessary and let cool.
  • In a medium skillet, toast cumin seeds over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add oil and shallots to same skillet and heat over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are golden and crispy, about 9 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; reserve oil.
  • Combine turmeric, lemon juice, and reserved toasted cumin seeds and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add to barley along with herbs and dates. Stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with crispy shallots.

HERBED BARLEY SALAD



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This healthy barley-based salad is great to have on hand - especially for those on Phase 2 of the South Beach diet!

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water
3 garlic cloves
1 cup pearl barley
6 green onions, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup chopped radish
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine water, garlic and barley in a large pot.
  • Bring to boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until barley is tender.
  • Drain excess water.
  • To make dressing, combine mustard, garlic and vinegar.
  • Whisk together, then slowly whisk in olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Combine half of dressing with warm barley.
  • Stir in vegetables and herbs.
  • Toss with remaining dressing.
  • Season to taste.

RECIPES WARM CAULIFLOWER AND HERBED BARLEY SALAD



RECIPES WARM CAULIFLOWER AND HERBED BARLEY SALAD image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pearled barley
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 15-ounce can gigante, corona, or butter beans, rinsed
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, divided
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, divided

Steps:

  • Place barley in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 inches. Season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain; run under cold water. Set aside. Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and 5 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper; set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower; cook, turning occasionally, until browned in spots, 10-12 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl; add beans, 1/4 cup parsley, 1 tablespoon tarragon, reserved barley, and half of reserved dressing. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among bowls; drizzle remaining dressing over. Garnish with lemon zest, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon tarragon.

WARM CAULIFLOWER AND HERBED BARLEY SALAD



WARM CAULIFLOWER AND HERBED BARLEY SALAD image

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pearled barley
Kosher salt
1 Tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon mayo
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
6 Tablespoon olive oil divided
S and P
1 head cauliflower cut into florets
1 15 oz can gig ante, corona or butter beans, rinsed
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley leaves divided
2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves divided

Steps:

  • Place barley in a large saucepan add water to cover by 2 " Season with salt Bring to a boil and cook until tender 25-30 mins Drain, run under cold water Set aside Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, mayo, dijon and 5 tablespoons oil in a med bowl until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper set aside Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over med heat. Add cauliflower, cook turning occasionally until browned in spots 10-12 mins. Add 2 Tablespoons water, cover and cook until just tender about 2 mins longer. Season with S and P Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl, add beans, 1/4 cup parsley, 1 tablespoon tarragon, reserved barley and half of reserved dressing Toss to coat season with S and P Divide salad among bowls drizzle with remaining dressing Garnish with lemon zest, 1/4 cup parsley and 1 Tablespoon tarragon

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