PECAN BARLEY SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Pecan     Barley     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pecans (3 oz), chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot (1 large)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring barley, water, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Drain barley in a colander, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
  • While barley is simmering, cook pecans in oil in a heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until nuts are toasted 1 shade darker, about 4 minutes.
  • Toss nuts and oil with barley and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then season with salt and pepper.

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