Best 5 Moroccan Chickpea Barley Salad Recipes

MOROCCAN BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Cook barley in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente, 25 to 28 minutes. Drain; let cool 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium; swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in ginger and coriander. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in preserved lemon, olives, and lemon juice.
• Stir barley into onion mixture. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Let cool about 1 hour, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Stir in cilantro; serve.

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA & BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot on medium high heat. Add the barley and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Add the broth, water, and a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the barley is tender, anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how old the barley is.
• Strain the cooked barley through a colander or sieve and run cold water over to cool it quickly.
• In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, pistachios, apricots, green onions and parsley. Mix well. Add the lemon zest and juice and barley and mix. Sprinkle the ras el hanout spice mixture over the barley and mix well. Taste, and add salt if needed.
• Let the salad marinate for about an hour before serving. If the barley has absorbed all the olive oil, drizzle a little more on right before serving.

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA BARLEY SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot on medium high heat. Add the barley and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Add the broth, water, and a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the barley is tender, anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how old the barley is. 2 Strain the cooked barley through a colander or sieve and run cold water over to cool it quickly. Toss and mix in the colander to strain as much water as you can. 3 Lay out the barley on a sheet pan and drizzle olive oil over it. Mix to coat well and set aside. 4 In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, pistachios, apricots, green onions and parsley and mix well. Add the zest and juice of the lemon and mix again. Add the barley and mix. Sprinkle the ras el hanout spice mixture over the barley and mix well. Taste, and add salt if needed. 5 Let the salad marinate for an hour or so before serving. If the barley has absorbed all the olive oil, drizzle a little more on right before serving.

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cilantro, onions, red pepper, peas and chickpeas in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine mayo, yogurt, cumin, curry and pepper. Mix sauce well and add to salad.
• Serve and enjoy!

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Put chickpeas in a large saucepan.
• Add water to cover and stir in 1 tsp of salt.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
• Drain the chickpeas and discard any loose skins.
• In a serving bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients.
• Add the chickpeas and toss well.
• Cover and refrigerate for atleast 4 hours before serving.