BEET, BARLEY & WALNUT SALAD
I love grain salads and find those made with barley tend to keep very well. If you make this ahead, you'll just need to store the beets separately. I think this makes enough for about 8 as a side. This came from Alive Magazine. I like to add some fresh herbs into the dressing, whatever I have on hand. Other types of vinegar would work well here.
Provided by magpie diner
Categories Grains
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If you have one, use a pot that has a steamer attachment.
- Bring about 4 cups of water to boil, add in the tsp of salt and the barley. Stir, cover, reduce heat to low and leave to cook for 40 minutes. Stir a few times along the way to prevent sticking.
- Meanwhile, wash and scrub or peel the beets then dice them into cubes. Place them into your steamer attachment and steam them over the cooking barley for about 20 minutes, (or steam seperately in another pot if need be). Do a knife test to be sure they're done, you want them firm but easily cut through. Move the cooked beets to a bowl to cool.
- While the beets steam, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, mustard, the 1/4 tsp salt (or less to taste) and peper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive and walnuts oils to get a nice emulsion. Toss about 1/4 of the dressing into the cooling beets and set aside.
- Once the barley is cooked, rinse in cold water to cool and then drain well. Fluff the barley with a fork and toss with about 3/4 of the remaining dressing. Toss in the arugula or other salad greens and the toasted walnuts.
- Spread the barley/salad mixture on a large serving dish. Top with the beets and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Andre Dormer
[email protected]This salad looks delicious but I'm not sure if I can find barley in my local grocery store.
Ogunlewe Ayomide
[email protected]I'm allergic to walnuts. Can I substitute another nut?
Carmelo
[email protected]This recipe seems a little complicated. Is there a simpler version?
Noman Jee
[email protected]How long can this salad be stored in the refrigerator?
Injamamul Haque
[email protected]Is this salad served warm or cold?
Jamal Mubarik
[email protected]Beet, barley, and walnut? What an interesting combination!
Lamiya Ahsan
[email protected]This recipe looks so good! I'm definitely going to try it.
Mudasir Mirza
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salad!
Md Shahin Uddin
[email protected]This salad would be perfect for a picnic or potluck.
Vishnu Limbachiya
[email protected]I've tried this recipe multiple times and it's always delicious!
Unisha rai
[email protected]The instructions in this recipe are a little confusing.
Ruchira kavinda
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong but my salad turned out really bland.
Amanda B
[email protected]I added some crumbled goat cheese to this salad and it was AMAZING!
Marco Bia
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious.
Adrian Medeles
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets but I really enjoyed this salad!
Ek Vai
[email protected]This is the first time I've ever had barley and beets in a salad. It was so good!
Mim 1122
[email protected]I love the combination of the sweet, earthy beets, the chewy barley, and the crunchy walnuts.
Sunita Joshi
[email protected]This is the besssst salad ever! I make it every week for my family and friends.