Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our herbed barley salad, a delightful combination of textures and tastes. This hearty and wholesome dish features plump and chewy barley, infused with a medley of fresh herbs that dance on your palate. Sweet and succulent dates add a touch of natural sweetness, while tangy feta cheese and crunchy walnuts provide a delightful contrast. Drizzle the salad with a zesty lemon-tahini dressing that brightens up the flavors, making every bite a burst of freshness. This versatile salad can be served as a main course or as a vibrant side dish, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or everyday meals. Embrace the goodness of grains with our herbed barley salad, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEET AND BARLEY SALAD WITH DATE-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
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
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.
HERBED BARLEY SALAD WITH DATES
Pearl barley requires less cooking time, which means you can get this nutritious salad chock-full of fresh herbs and dates on the table in a flash.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring barley and 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain if necessary and let cool.
- In a medium skillet, toast cumin seeds over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add oil and shallots to same skillet and heat over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are golden and crispy, about 9 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; reserve oil.
- Combine turmeric, lemon juice, and reserved toasted cumin seeds and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add to barley along with herbs and dates. Stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with crispy shallots.
BARLEY AND HERB SALAD WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS
When fat stalks of asparagus come into the markets, what better thing to do with them than roast or grill them? What's more, the California chef and teacher John Ash, demonstrating a recipe at the recent "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives" conference at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley - an event that bridges health care, nutrition science and cooking - insists that not only does asparagus taste better when it's not cooked in or near water, but also that it doesn't cause that distinctive odor in urine many people experience after eating it. I can't vouch for the latter claim, but asparagus is intensely delicious when you roast it And it's a beautiful addition to this lemony mix of barley and herbs. For the herbs, I like to mix sweet (tarragon, chives) with bitter (parsley, marjoram, thyme). Cooked barley will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen. The dressed grains will be good for 2 to 3 days.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4 as a main dish salad, 6 as a side
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a 3- quart saucepan over medium-high heat and add barley. Toast in the pan, shaking pan or stirring grains until they begin to smell a little bit like popcorn. Add water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste (I suggest 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon for 1 cup barley), reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until barley is tender (it will always be chewy). Drain off any liquid remaining in the pot through a strainer (set it over a bowl if you think you might want to use the barley water in a stock or risotto - it'll keep for a day in the refrigerator). Shake strainer and return barley to the pot. Cover pot with a clean dishtowel and return the lid. Allow barley to sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roast asparagus and make dressing. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Snap off woody ends of the asparagus and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Add olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and toss together until all of the asparagus is coated with oil (I do this with my hands). Make sure that asparagus is in one layer on the baking sheet in the pan and place in oven. Roast for about 12 minutes, or until tender and beginning to shrivel. It should be browned in spots. Remove from heat.
- Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, salt, lemon zest, garlic, and mustard. Whisk in olive oil.
- Transfer cooked barley to a large bowl. Add herbs and vinaigrette and toss together until barley is evenly coated with dressing. Arrange on a platter or on plates. Lay stalks of roasted asparagus on over the top, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 449, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 895 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HERBED BARLEY
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories side dish
Time 30m
Yield 3 or 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute onion in oil in a large saucepan until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir stock, water, barley and thyme into onions. Bring to boil; lower heat; cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and barley is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 451 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BARLEY SALAD WITH HERBS
Herbs and Dijon mustard provide brightness and bite in this barley dish. Use any type of tender green herbs you have on hand, such as basil, mint, chives, parsley, or dill.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring barley and 3 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain if necessary.
- Meanwhile, place shallot in a large bowl, and whisk in mustard, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Stir in barley and herbs. Serve warm.
WARM CAULIFLOWER AND HERBED BARLEY SALAD
We're seeing gigante beans everywhere. They're creamy and buttery, and their size adds a dramatic look.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Salad Bean Sauté Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Dinner Lunch Barley Cauliflower Winter Healthy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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 minutes. Drain; run under cold water. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and 5 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower; cook, turning occasionally, until browned in spots, 10-12 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
- 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 salt and pepper.
- Divide salad among bowls; drizzle remaining dressing over. Garnish with lemon zest, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon tarragon.
HERBED BARLEY SALAD
This healthy barley-based salad is great to have on hand - especially for those on Phase 2 of the South Beach diet!
Provided by Just Call Me Martha
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine water, garlic and barley in a large pot.
- Bring to boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until barley is tender.
- Drain excess water.
- To make dressing, combine mustard, garlic and vinegar.
- Whisk together, then slowly whisk in olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Combine half of dressing with warm barley.
- Stir in vegetables and herbs.
- Toss with remaining dressing.
- Season to taste.
HERBY BARLEY SALAD WITH BUTTER-BASTED MUSHROOMS
Any chewy grain, such as wheat berries, farro, or even brown rice, can replace the barley.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Herb Barley Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Kid-Friendly Quick and Healthy Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook barley in a medium pot of boiling salted water until tender, 50-60 minutes for hulled or hull-less, 20-30 minutes for pearl. Drain; spread out on a baking sheet and let cool.
- Meanwhile, cook shallots in vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling pan occasionally to keep shallots from burning, until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shallots to paper towels to drain; season with salt. Let cool. Set shallot cooking oil aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until just beginning to smoke. Arrange mushrooms in skillet in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until undersides are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper, toss, and continue to cook, tossing often and reducing heat as needed to avoid scorching, until golden brown all over, about 5 minutes longer.
- Reduce heat to medium and add thyme sprigs, garlic, and butter to skillet. Tip skillet toward you so butter pools at edge and use a spoon to baste mushrooms with foaming butter; cook until butter smells nutty. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to a small bowl, leaving thyme and garlic behind.
- Toss cooled barley, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, 1 1/2 oz. Parmesan, and 2 Tbsp. reserved shallot oil in a large bowl to combine; season with salt and pepper. Add mushrooms; toss again to combine.
- Just before serving, top with fried shallots and more shaved Parmesan.
- Do ahead
- Barley can be cooked 1 day ahead. Let cool; store airtight and chill. Dish can be made 3 hours ahead; store tightly wrapped at room temperature.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh herbs whenever possible.
- Rinse the barley well before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cook the barley according to the package directions, or until it is tender and fluffy.
- If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice instead.
- If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley instead.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as chopped walnuts, almonds, or feta cheese.
Conclusion:
This herbed barley salad with dates is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this herbed barley salad with dates a try. You won't be disappointed!
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