Mango Blue Cheese Barley Salad Food

BARLEY MANGO SALAD WITH AVOCADO YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Place barley in a small sauce pot, fill with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook covered for about 25 minutes until the water is absorbed. Stir and set aside to cool.
• Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor, process until smooth and set aside.
• Transfer the cooled barley to a large bowl, add the remaining salad ingredients and toss to combine.
• Add the dressing to the salad, stir gently to combine, season with more salt & pepper if needed and serve.

MANGO BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 teaspoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, lime zest, oil, mustard, honey, salt, cumin and pepper until blended., In a large bowl, combine barley, peppers, onion, mango and cilantro. Add dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

VEGGIE BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the broth, water and barley to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the tomato, zucchini, yellow pepper and parsley. Stir in barley. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, water, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over barley mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in almonds.

BLUE CHEESE, BUTTERNUT & BARLEY SALAD WITH MAPLE WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the squash, onions and garlic with 2 tbsp of the oil and some seasoning. Roast for 35-45 mins or until the vegetables crisp up in places - turning halfway through cooking and adding the thyme leaves. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, discarding the garlic. Cook the barley, following pack instructions, until al dente. Drain and cool.
• Meanwhile, rinse the squash seeds, removing any flesh, and dry thoroughly. Put the walnuts and squash seeds in a frying pan and toast until golden brown. Add ½ tbsp oil, the maple syrup, sugar, chilli flakes and some salt. Let it bubble for a few mins, until the sugar has caramelised. Tip onto a tray, allow to cool, then bash into pieces. Make a dressing by mixing the balsamic, mustard, remaining oil and some seasoning.
• Toss the squash and onions through the barley, followed by the spinach and dressing. Scatter over the cheese, nuts and some extra thyme sprigs to serve.

MANGO-BLUE CHEESE BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl or plastic bag, marinate chicken in the hot sauce for 20 minutes.
• Saute chicken until cooked through. Stir in 2 T blue cheese.
• Cook barley in 2 cups water (we used homemade chicken broth instead) according to package directions.
• Toss warm barley with toasted pecan pieces, mango, and remaining crumbled blue cheese.
• Toss with field greens or mesclun. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.