Calling all health-conscious foodies! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a vibrant and nutritious salad that combines the goodness of black barley, fennel, and radish. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful crunch from the fresh fennel and radish, a nutty bite from the black barley, and a hint of sweetness from the tender baby greens. Drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette and sprinkled with aromatic herbs, this salad is a true culinary masterpiece that promises to elevate your lunch or dinner spread. But the culinary journey doesn't end there! Accompanying this black barley salad are three additional recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary desires. Craving something warm and comforting? Indulge in a hearty black barley and mushroom soup, bursting with umami flavors and earthy aromas. If you're in the mood for a light and refreshing appetizer, try the fennel and orange salad, a delightful interplay of sweet and savory notes. And for those seeking a quick and easy side dish, the roasted radishes with garlic and herbs deliver a delightful burst of flavor that complements any main course.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
RADISH AND FENNEL SALAD
Steps:
- The quantities of this salad are really up to you, but I look for roughly 2 parts fennel to 1 part radish. When buying radishes look for those that are really firm. The longer, oval-shaped ones are really nice. Wash them and slice thinly. Fennel comes in two types: the thinner Fennel and a rounder, fatter variety. It is the rounder, fatter fennel buds that you want -- these are normally much more well packed, less stringy and generally have a lot more of the green tops, which you need.
- Cut the tops and the excess stalk off the top of the fennel and set aside. Trim the bottom of the bulb in half and slice as thinly as possible from the root to the top. Put the radishes and the fennel into a bowl and cover with cold water, adding some ice. Leave for at least 15 minutes to get the radishes and fennel really, really crispy. Drain, spin them or pat them dry, put into a bowl and dress them with olive oil and lemon juice dressing. Chop the fennel tops and sprinkle them on top. This is great with grilled fish.
SPRING RADISH SALAD
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the dressing: In a small pot, bring the grapefruit juice to a simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce the juice to 1/4 cup. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the reduced grapefruit juice, vinegar, mustard, honey and soy sauce and season with salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until emulsified.
- For the salad: Combine the radishes with the watercress and fennel in a medium bowl and toss with a small amount of the dressing. Arrange the avocado, grapefruit and orange on a platter, drizzle with the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on the serrano, then top with the dressed radish mixture and serve.
FENNEL AND RADISH SALAD
This vibrant salad is good with grilled or broiled salmon or sea bass, or roasted chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, and oil; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add fennel bulbs, radishes, and capers to bowl. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with fennel fronds, if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2 g
BARLEY SALAD
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 1h2m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and a pinch of kosher salt. Add the olive oil and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Combine the barley, fennel, pine nuts, Parmesan, bacon and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and stir to combine. Season, to taste, with the salt and pepper. Serve immediately or allow to sit in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
LEMONY RADISH & FENNEL SALAD
This salad makes use of the unique flavours of radishes and their leaves
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Vegetable
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Separate the leaves from the radishes, wash and dry them, then set aside. Finely grate the zest of half the lemon, then juice all of it. Tip the zest into a salad bowl and toss through the shallots. Leave to macerate while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- Trim the fennel and slice it as finely as possible, then quarter the radishes. Just before serving, toss all the ingredients, including the radish leaves, with the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper, then serve. This salad is great with grilled fish or chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium
PARSLEY SALAD WITH FENNEL AND HORSERADISH
I have always been the one at the Seder table to eat the parsley dipped in saltwater with enthusiasm. "You going to finish that?" I might ask my neighbor at the table when I see they have left theirs untouched after just a nibble. This salad is an obvious nod to the Seder plate, including both parsley (bitter herbs) and fresh horseradish, except it's less ceremonial and more just a very delicious salad. I love, love parsley and think a well-seasoned bowl of it is something that most tables can benefit from, especially if those tables include braised pots of red meat. While parsley and fennel can be prepared ahead of time, the salad itself is best dressed right before you eat.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories easy, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss fennel and parsley together in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Season again with salt, pepper and more lemon juice if you like. (It should be fairly lemony.)
- Drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat and grate a bit of fresh horseradish over everything, gently tossing to distribute the horseradish. (Doing it this way prevents clumping.) Transfer to a serving bowl and grate more horseradish over before serving.
BARLEY RADISH SALAD
"My family loves barley, so I try to work it into everyday menus&151;including picnics and packed lunches," writes Maude Chuha of Chardon, Ohio. "Cooked barley gives this salad a chewy texture, while radishes, celery and green onions add a pleasant crunch."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine radishes, celery, onions and barley. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over barley mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose the right barley: Hulled barley is the most common type of barley used in salads, but you can also use pearled barley or even barley flakes. Hulled barley has a chewy texture and a nutty flavor, while pearled barley is more tender and has a milder flavor. Barley flakes are very thin and cook quickly, making them a good choice for a quick salad.
- Cook the barley properly: Barley should be cooked in a ratio of 1 cup of barley to 3 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the barley is tender. Fluff the barley with a fork before using.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The great thing about barley salads is that you can use almost any type of vegetable. Some popular choices include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, celery, and onions. You can also add leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or arugula.
- Add some protein: If you want to make your barley salad more filling, you can add some protein. Some good choices include grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beans.
- Dress the salad with a flavorful vinaigrette: A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard is a great way to dress a barley salad. You can also add some herbs, spices, or honey to taste.
Conclusion:
Barley salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this versatile grain. They are packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins, and they can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give barley salad a try.
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