Balsamic Grilled Vegetable And Barley Salad Food

BALSAMIC GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a medium saute pan over medium heat, add vinegar, sugar, and honey. Let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until reduced by half. Keep warm for glazing on grill.
• In a 1 gallon re-sealable bag, add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and garlic and mix until combined. Next, add the carrots, celery root and onions, remove excess air. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Then add the zucchini and squash and allow to marinate for 10 more minutes.
• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Brush grill with oil. Add onions, carrots and celery root. Cook on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes brushing with balsamic glaze. Mark and brown evenly on both sides. Remove to holding pan and cover with aluminum foil. Add squash and zucchini to grill, brush with glaze and cook for 2 minutes per side, until marked and evenly brown. Remove to holding pan, and cover until service.
• Drizzle veggies with remaining glaze and serve on a warm platter.

SQUASH & BARLEY SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Place the squash on a baking tray and toss with olive oil. Roast for 20 mins. Meanwhile, boil the barley for about 25 mins in salted water until tender, but al dente. While this is happening, whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Drain the barley, then tip it into a bowl and pour over the dressing. Mix well and let it cool.
• Boil the broccoli in salted water until just tender, then drain and rinse in cold water. Drain and pat dry. Add the broccoli and remaining ingredients to the barley and mix well. This will keep for 3 days in the fridge and is delicious warm or cold.

BALSAMIC GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high.
• Prepare all vegetables. Place vegetables in a roasting pan with the mushroom caps and green onions. Season vegetables generously with salt and pepper, and toss with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Place vegetables, cut side down, on the hot grill and cook for a couple minutes on each side, or until tender and nicely marked by the grill.
• Remove from grill and toss with an additional 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

VEGETABLE BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring stock to a boil.
• add barley and cook on medium heat 40 minutes.
• Drain and rinse until cool.
• In a large bowl place all the vegetables, mix in the vinaigrette along with salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine with the barley.
• Salad can be prepared up to this point and stored, covered in fridge for 2 days.
• Sprinkle with toasted nuts just before serving.

BALSAMIC VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine tomatoes and cucumbers. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, water and dressing mix. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.

BALSAMIC GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Mix broth, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, olive oil, basil, oregano, and black pepper together in a medium bowl. Set marinade aside.
• Combine bell peppers, zucchini, onion, mushrooms, whole garlic, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir until well mixed. Pour into a large lidded container and pour marinade over the vegetables. Seal and marinate for at least 20 minutes; refrigerate if you are marinating longer.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Oil a grill basket.
• Scoop veggie mixture into the grill basket, reserving excess marinade. Close the grill lid.
• Cook on the preheated grill, stirring with a slotted spoon every 6 to 7 minutes, for about 20 minutes. Pour remaining marinade over veggies. Finish grilling with lid closed until somewhat charred, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a large baking sheet and serve.

VEGETABLE BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine mushrooms, celery, water chestnuts, green pepper, carrot, onions, garlic, dill, basil and salt; mix well. Add the barley and salad dressing; stir to coat. Serve warm or cold.