Best Pearl Barley Salad With Feta Toasted Almonds Lemon And Parsley Recipes

Herbed Barley Salad with Feta image

Provided by Elle

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup pearl barley ((200 g))
1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, (chopped)
1 small bunch dill, (chopped)
handful mint leaves, (chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons))
100 g feta, (crumbled)
seeds from half a pomegranate
25 g slivered almonds, (lightly toasted (3 tablespoons))
1 teaspoon ground sumac ((optional))
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, (minced)
1 teaspoon maple syrup
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)

Steps:

Cook the barley in 3 x water for 30 minutes (according to package instructions). Remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large serving bowl and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic clove, maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk together until emulsified.
Add the parsley, dill and mint to the bowl with the cooled barley. Toss to combine. Pour over the dressing and toss again. Finally add the feta, pomegranate seeds, almonds and sumac (if using) and toss to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper, to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

Pearl Barley Salad With Feta, Toasted Almonds Lemon and Parsley image

Provided by amanda l b

Categories Grains

Time 4h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

300 g pearl barley (dry weight)
40 ml olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 red onion, finely diced
1 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped
50 g almonds, toasted and chopped
100 g feta

Steps:

Prepare pearl barley as per instructions. Usually, this is to soak for a few hours, rinse and then gently boil for about 20-30 minutes; drain.
Place cooked pearl barley in a serving bowl.While warm, add olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
Toss through the onion and parsley.
Top with the almonds and feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.7, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 428.3, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10.2

Barley, Feta, and Pear Salad image

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup pearl barley
3 tablespoons walnuts
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 celery rib
1/2 small head radicchio (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/2 firm-ripe pear
1/4 cup crumbled feta
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a 2-quart saucepan three fourths full with boiling water boil barley, partially covered, until tender, about 30 minutes.
While barley is cooking, in a baking pan toast walnuts in middle of oven until golden, about 7 minutes. Chop parsley. Cut celery and radicchio into 1/4-inch dice. Peel and core pear and cut into 1/4-inch dice.
Drain barley in a sieve and transfer to a bowl. Add feta to barley and add nuts, parsley, celery, radicchio, pear, lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss salad until combined.