RADICCHIO SALAD WITH CRUNCHY SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND BARLEY
A colorful grain salad is the perfect light meal. Here, barley adds heft and texture to a bitter leaf salad that's balanced with a sweet-tart dressing. The sleeper hit of this recipe are the crispy shiitake mushrooms, which impart deep flavor in two ways: They are pan-seared, and the caramelization left in the pan adds extra umami to the dressing. For gluten-free diets, you could substitute buckwheat groats or brown rice in place of the pearled barley.
Provided by Sue Li
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine barley, onion, garlic and 1 tablespoon kosher salt in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the barley by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer until the grains are plump and tender, about 40 minutes. Drain the mixture, and discard the onion and garlic.
- After barley has cooked about 30 minutes, prepare the mushrooms: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and the ends are starting to curl and crisp, 9 to 10 minutes. Using a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the mushrooms to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper.
- Return the skillet with the oil back to medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes; turn off the heat. While the oil is still hot, stir in balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper.
- On a platter, layer the radicchio with cooked barley and drizzle with balsamic vinegar dressing. Top with reserved mushrooms, parsley and dill before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Isidro Moreno
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. I added some roasted broccoli and carrots to mine, and it was delicious.
Sadif hasan Sujon
[email protected]I love the pop of color that the radicchio adds to this salad. It's a beautiful and delicious dish.
lena beata
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with radicchio, mushrooms, and barley, and the dressing is made with healthy ingredients like olive oil and lemon juice.
Casey Loyd
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of radicchio, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and tangy, and it really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.
Kiana Hernandez
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead lunch option. I like to pack it in my lunch bag in the morning, and it's still delicious and refreshing by lunchtime.
Chris Bowman
[email protected]I love the crunch of the shiitake mushrooms in this salad. I think next time I'll add some toasted walnuts for even more texture.
Jason Because y
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover barley. I always have some cooked barley in my fridge, so it's easy to whip up this salad whenever I need a quick and healthy meal.
Melinda Mugrage
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well the radicchio and shiitake mushrooms paired together. The bitterness of the radicchio was perfectly balanced by the umami flavor of the mushrooms.
Fazal jani
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a few ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal. Plus, it's easy to customize to your own liking.
anik anik
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Thato Senzane
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate more veggies into my diet, and this salad definitely fits the bill. It's loaded with radicchio, mushrooms, and barley, and the dressing is light and flavorful.
Shelley Clagg
[email protected]This salad is a game-changer! I've never been a huge fan of radicchio, but this recipe completely changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is incredible.
Ashlyn Rose
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I didn't have barley on hand, so I used quinoa instead, and it worked out great. The salad was still packed with flavor and crunch.
Umer aslam
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe, and the end result was impressive. The salad looked vibrant and tasted even better. Highly recommend!
Ahmed Salim
[email protected]The combination of radicchio, shiitake mushrooms, and barley in this salad was genius! Each ingredient brought its own unique flavor and texture, creating a truly harmonious dish. I'll definitely be making this again.
Johora Bagum.
[email protected]This radicchio salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The crispy shiitake mushrooms and barley added a satisfying crunch to the tender radicchio, while the tangy dressing brought everything together perfectly. I highly recommend this r