Dilled Gouda And Barley Salad Food

DILLED GOUDA AND BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Cook barley in water as directed on package.
• In small bowl, place tomatoes; add enough hot water to cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain and chop.
• In medium bowl, mix barley, tomatoes and remaining ingredients except lettuce. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.

BARLEY SALAD WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Bring barley and 3 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain if necessary.
• Meanwhile, place shallot in a large bowl, and whisk in mustard, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Stir in barley and herbs. Serve warm.

DILL GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomato, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, garlic powder and pepper until blended. Stir in dill. Spoon dressing over salad; toss to coat.

WARM PEARL BARLEY & ROASTED CARROT SALAD WITH DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the sliced carrots in a large roasting tin with the shallots, garlic and fennel seeds. Drizzle over the oil, toss everything together and season. Roast for 35-40 mins until everything has caramelised and the carrots are tender.
• Meanwhile, boil the pearl barley in a large pan of salted water until al dente, about 30 mins. Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together with some seasoning. Remove the carrots from the oven.
• Strain the pearl barley and toss through the dressing, carrots, dill, parsley and half the cheese. Finish with a few of the fennel tops and the remaining cheese. Serve warm or cold with a slice or two of warm buttered soda bread, if you like.

BARLEY, MUSHROOM, AND DILL SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over high heat. Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil. Cook mushrooms, cap sides down, for 5 minutes. Let cool; slice.
• Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup oil, the vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss together mushrooms, barley, carrot, celery, scallion, and dill. Drizzle vinaigrette over top; toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

GREEN SALAD WITH DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together first four ingredients; gradually whisk in oils and, if desired, salt until blended. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes., In a large bowl, toss together salad ingredients; refrigerate, covered, until serving. Serve with dressing, stirring to recombine if needed.

DILLED BARLEY AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water to a rapid simmer in a saucepan and stir in the barley. Cover and simmer gently until the water has been absorbed, about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside, uncovered, until room temperature.
• Meanwhile, if using fresh green beans, trim them and cut in half. Steam or microwave the fresh or frozen green beans until done to your liking. In either case, make sure the green beans are still bright and green, and rinse under cool water until they are cool.
• Combine the cooled barley and green beans with the remaining ingredients in a serving bowl and toss well. Serve at once or cover and refrigerate until needed.
• Calories: 141
• Total Fat: 2g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrate: 24g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 190mg

GOLDEN DAL WITH GINGERED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine lentils, 2 teaspoons salt, turmeric, and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and add vegetables. Simmer, stirring often, until vegetables are tender and lentils have broken down, about 45 minutes. Season with more salt, if desired.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat cumin seeds in oil over medium-high until sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shallots and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes just begin to burst, about 2 minutes more. Spoon tomato mixture over lentils and serve, topped with a dollop of yogurt and mint.