BARLEY SALAD WITH ALMONDS RECIPE

Barley Salad With Almonds Recipe image

Provided by tried-and-tested

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups pearl barley
4 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup dried apricot, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

Overflow barley in the sieve. Let the water to boil in a saucepan. Fill the barley. Continue boiling again. Cover, and change the heat to low. Cook for about an hour till the water is fully absorbed. Allow to cool and become at room temperature.
Lightly grease a skillet, and put over medium heat. Gently add onion, and cook till becoming brown.
Take a dish where you are going to serve the salad and combine there barley, apricots, onion, and almonds. Mix well.
In a medium bowl, mix yogurt with honey, lime juice, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Fill over the barley mixture, and mix well.
Serve when it is at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 141.6, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 5.8