Edamame And Barley Salad Food

EDAMAME SALAD

Steps:

• Boil 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 cup each chopped tomato and cucumber, 1 minced red jalapeno and 1/4 cup chopped red onion. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons each brown sugar, lemon juice, lime juice and mirin or other rice wine, 1 teaspoon each grated ginger and rice vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Toss; season with salt and pepper.

EDAMAME AND BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare dressing, combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended; set aside.
• To prepare salad, cook barley according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Combine cooked barley, bell pepper, red onion, and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, tossing well to combine.
• Add the dressing, and toss gently to coat evenly. Let stand 15 minutes.

ROASTED EDAMAME SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the edamame, corn, scallion, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper into a 13 by 9 metal pan and stir to combine. Place on the middle rack of the oven and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, just until the edamame begins to brown. Remove from the oven and place in the refrigerator until completely cool, approximately 30 minutes.
• Add the tomato, basil and vinegar to the edamame mixture and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

TILAPIA WITH BARLEY, SHIITAKE, AND EDAMAME SALAD

Steps:

• Make the salad: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add shallots and garlic, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add edamame, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Add barley, and heat through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, and season with pepper.
• Make the fish: Sprinkle both sides of tilapia with salt, and season with pepper. Heat oil in saute pan over medium-high heat. Add tilapia, and cook until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Add lime juice and 1/4 cup water, carefully swirling pan to combine. Serve tilapia with barley salad, and drizzle with sauce.

BARLEY AND EDAMAME SALAD (WW)

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and then add the barley. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 25 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water; drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Stir in remainder of the ingredients and toss to combine.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.