Barley Salmon Salad With Arugula Vinaigrette Food

SEARED SALMON WITH CITRUS AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the glaze for the salmon: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil with the orange juice, mustard, half the chopped garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• Make the salad dressing: In another small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil with the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in the shallots and the remaining garlic, then set aside.
• Using a small serrated knife, peel the grapefruit and oranges and trim to remove any remaining pith. Slice all the peeled fruit crosswise into thin circles (no larger than 1/2-inch thick); remove the seeds and set aside.
• Heat a 12-inch cast-iron or heavy stainless-steel skillet over medium-high until it's extremely hot (a drop of water flicked onto the pan should turn to steam almost immediately), about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels, brush both sides with olive oil, and season all over with salt and pepper.
• When the pan is ready, cook the salmon fillets skin-side down over medium-high without moving until the salmon skin releases easily from the pan, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a pair of tongs or a spatula, wiggle the fillets to loosen the skin from the bottom of the pan, then carefully flip. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the salmon is cooked through but still slightly rare in the center, 4 to 5 more minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
• Transfer to a rimmed plate or serving dish, and brush the glaze all over the salmon, making sure to coat the fillets.
• Combine the arugula and fennel in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Add the avocado, citrus rounds and pistachios, and toss gently. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl or platter and serve alongside the salmon.

ARUGULA SALAD AND ULTIMATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the shallot, mustard, vinegar, oil, sugar, honey and salt and pepper in a jar and shake to emulsify.
• Toss arugula with vinaigrette, to taste.

BEET AND BARLEY SALAD WITH DATE-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

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.

CORN AND BARLEY SALAD ON ARUGULA

Steps:

• Rinse barley, place in a bowl and cover with 4 cups of water. Soak for several hours or overnight.
• Transfer barley and soaking water to a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender and most or all of water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, if using frozen corn, cook according to package directions; fresh corn does not need to be cooked.
• If necessary, drain excess water from barley. Return to pot and immediately add corn; mix well. In a large bowl, mix together oil and vinegar. Add basil or oregano, and chives. Add barley mixture and tomatoes, and mix gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To serve, spread arugula on a platter. Top with corn and barley salad. Garnish with dollops of goat cheese, if desired, and serve.

BARLEY WITH BEETS, ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Wrap the beet in foil and roast in oven for 40 minutes, until it can be easily pierced with a knife. Allow to cool slightly. Peel the beet by wrapping it in plastic wrap and rubbing off the skin. Dice into 1/2 inch pieces.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the barley and the broth. Stir, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the barley is cooked and tender. Stir in the arugula and the beets. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble the goat cheese on top.

SALMON AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat non stick skillet on medium/high heat.
• For dressing: In a large bowl combine dijon, horseradish, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and garlic. Whisk well. While wisking drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Drizzle a very small amount of oil (optional) onto fish filet. Sprinkle liberally with seasoning of choice.
• Cook salmon in skillet just until done turning once. If using thin fillets this should take very short amount of time, i.e. 2-5 minutes.
• Place arugula in bowl that dressing was made. Toss well to combine.
• Place dressed salad into two serving bowls. Top with carrot ribbons and hot cooked salmon.

BARLEY SALMON SALAD WITH ARUGULA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the barley; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Spoon barley into a bowl. Cool completely.
• Sprinkle fish with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place the fish in a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat; cook 6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Remove fish from pan; cool completely. Discard skin. Cut fish into 1-inch pieces; add to barley in bowl.
• Place the remaining salt, arugula, and the next 4 ingredients (arugula through crushed garlic) in a blender, and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of blender.
• Pour arugula vinaigrette over barley and fish; add cheese. Toss gently to combine. Cover and chill.