Best 4 Barley Fennel And Beet Salad Recipes

**A Culinary Journey Through Barley, Fennel, and Beet Salad: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Immerse yourself in a culinary delight with our Barley, Fennel, and Beet Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad showcases the earthy goodness of barley, the aromatic freshness of fennel, and the sweet, earthy notes of beets. Topped with a tangy vinaigrette dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy.

In addition to the main recipe, we also present variations to cater to your dietary preferences and cravings. For those seeking a vegan option, our Vegan Barley, Fennel, and Beet Salad offers a plant-based alternative with equally satisfying flavors. And for those who love the smoky, savory taste of roasted vegetables, our Roasted Barley, Fennel, and Beet Salad will surely impress.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, while providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the cooking process. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes are designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable and successful.

So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover the delightful symphony of flavors in our Barley, Fennel, and Beet Salad. Let your taste buds rejoice and your senses dance with every bite of this vibrant and delicious dish.

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BEET AND BARLEY SALAD WITH DATE-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Beet and Barley Salad With Date-Citrus Vinaigrette image

Have fun with this early fall salad, meant for Rosh Hashana but festive throughout the season. Bitter and tart greens, like arugula, crunchy romaine and celery, pair well with shallots or red onion, dates, dried figs, a handful of multicolored olives and crisp, refreshing cucumbers. About a cup of cooked barley adds chew, but you could use lentils or chickpeas instead for more protein. If you can find them, heirloom varieties of barley add wonderful nutty complexity. Beets - used in ancient times more for the leaves than the roots - currants and green grapes lend color and sweetness, as well as a pomegranate, the symbol of fruitfulness by virtue of its many seeds. All these foods are symbolic of fertility, abundance, and prosperity in the New Year.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 medium beets, scrubbed
1/2 cup pearl barley
Coarse kosher salt
1 lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons date honey (also labeled date syrup)
Freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 handfuls of mixed slightly bitter lettuce, like chicory, arugula, romaine, Swiss chard or beet leaves, roughly torn
1 cup fresh mixed herbs, like mint, thyme, oregano, parsley, hyssop, lovage and cilantro
2 celery stalks, cut down the center and diced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 to 2 Persian cucumbers, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch dice
2 large shallots or 1/2 red onion, diced in 1/2-inch pieces (see Tip)
5 dried figs or 4 fresh figs, quartered
1 cup white or red grapes, or a combination, halved
1 cup mixed pitted olives, halved
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap the beets individually in foil. Bake until tender when pierced with a fork, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. When cool enough to handle, peel the beets and cut into bite-size pieces.
While the beets are roasting, make the barley: Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the barley and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until al dente.
While the barley is cooking, make the salad dressing: Squeeze the juice from the lemon (about 2 tablespoons) into a small bowl. Add the garlic and date honey, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the olive oil and set aside.
When the barley is cooked, drain, rinse and drain again. Taste, adding more salt, if necessary, and let cool completely.
When ready to serve, use your hands to gently mix the lettuce and herbs in a large salad bowl and scatter on the barley, beets, celery, cucumbers, shallots, figs and grapes. Top with the olives, pomegranate seeds and feta, and sprinkle on the dressing. Mix at the table and serve immediately.

TANGY BEET AND FENNEL SALAD

Tangy Beet and Fennel Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds beets (about 4 medium)
1 large bulb fennel
2 grapefruits
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for roasting beets
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, torn
6 cups mache or other tender lettuce

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Trim the beet stems. Put the beets on a large piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and seal the foil to make a tight package. Transfer to small roasting pan. Roast the beets until they can be easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, rub or peel off skins.
Meanwhile, halve and very thinly slice the fennel (we love a mandolin for this). Soak in cold water to crisp. Segment the grapefruits over another bowl, reserving the juice. Cut the segments in half.
Whisk 2 tablespoons of the reserved grapefruit juice with the mustard, vinegar, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Gradually add the oil in a steady stream to make a creamy dressing. Season with pepper to taste.
Thinly slice the beets with a knife or on a mandolin and toss in a bowl with 3 tablespoons dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste and arrange on individual plates. Drain the fennel, dry well. Just before serving, toss the fennel, lettuce, grapefruit, and tarragon with dressing. Divide evenly and set on beets. Serve immediately.

FENNEL, BEET AND ORANGE SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Fennel, Beet and Orange Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette image

One of the things I love best about this refreshing salad is that it doesn't wilt, making it a a great choice for a potluck or a buffet. There's a nice contrast of textures going on, with the crunchy fennel, soft beets and juicy oranges. The dish has Moroccan overtones, with the combination of oranges and beets, and the cumin in the dressing.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, lunch, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 medium beets, roasted peeled, halved and cut in thin half-moons
2 medium fennel bulbs (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed, quartered, cored and sliced very thin across the grain
1 navel orange, peeled, pith cut away, and cut in thin rounds or sections
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, crushed
Salt to taste
1 small garlic clove, puréed (optional)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Combine beets, fennel, orange slices or medallions, mint and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
Whisk together lemon or lime juice, sugar, cumin, salt, optional garlic and olive oil. Toss with the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 139, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 399 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

BEET AND FENNEL SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Beet and Fennel Salad with Goat Cheese image

Delicious doesn't have to be hard with this simple salad from Gaby Dalkin of What's Gaby Cooking.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 red beets
2 golden beets
2 cups mache (lamb's lettuce)
½ cup crumbled goat cheese
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into thin strips or wedges
½ fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly shaved
2 tablespoons basil vinaigrette
Pepitas for garnish
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice off the beet leaves close to the tip of the beet. Discard the beet greens. Scrub the beets thoroughly, and then loosely wrap each one in foil.
Transfer the wrapped beets to baking sheet lined with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Roast for 50-60 minutes. Check the beets every 20 minutes or so. If they are starting to look dry or are scorching on the bottoms, dribble a tablespoon of water over the beets before rewrapping. Beets are done when a fork or skewer slides easily to the middle of the beet.
Cool the beets until they can comfortably be handled. Hold one of the beets in a paper towel and use the edges to rub the skin away. The skin should peel away easily; if it doesn't, the beets likely need to cook for a little longer. Slice the peeled beets into wedges.
Combine the beet wedges, mache, goat cheese, avocado, and shaved fennel on a large serving platter and drizzle with basil vinaigrette. Sprinkle the pepitas on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 144.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Cook the barley according to the package instructions.
If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the beets and fennel.
To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Massage the dressing into the barley, beets, fennel, and parsley until well coated.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This barley, fennel, and beet salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it is sure to please everyone at your table.