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