Pearl Barley Salad With Feta Toasted Almonds Lemon And Parsley Food

HERBED BARLEY SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Cook the barley in 3 x water for 30 minutes (according to package instructions). Remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large serving bowl and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic clove, maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk together until emulsified.
• Add the parsley, dill and mint to the bowl with the cooled barley. Toss to combine. Pour over the dressing and toss again. Finally add the feta, pomegranate seeds, almonds and sumac (if using) and toss to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper, to taste. Serve and enjoy!

PARSLEY SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Make the dressing right in the serving bowl: Combine the lemon juice, mustard, honey, pepper, salt and garlic in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking until emulsified.
• Reheat the rice until steaming. (I just microwave it for a few minutes.)
• Add the parsley to the dressing and toss to combine. Add the rice, almonds, onions and lemon zest, and toss well.
• Serve, garnished with a couple dashes of hot paprika if desired.

PEARL BARLEY SALAD WITH FETA, TOASTED ALMONDS LEMON AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Prepare pearl barley as per instructions. Usually, this is to soak for a few hours, rinse and then gently boil for about 20-30 minutes; drain.
• Place cooked pearl barley in a serving bowl.While warm, add olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
• Toss through the onion and parsley.
• Top with the almonds and feta.

BARLEY SALAD WITH ALMONDS RECIPE

Steps:

• Overflow barley in the sieve. Let the water to boil in a saucepan. Fill the barley. Continue boiling again. Cover, and change the heat to low. Cook for about an hour till the water is fully absorbed. Allow to cool and become at room temperature.
• Lightly grease a skillet, and put over medium heat. Gently add onion, and cook till becoming brown.
• Take a dish where you are going to serve the salad and combine there barley, apricots, onion, and almonds. Mix well.
• In a medium bowl, mix yogurt with honey, lime juice, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Fill over the barley mixture, and mix well.
• Serve when it is at room temperature.

BARLEY, FETA, AND PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a 2-quart saucepan three fourths full with boiling water boil barley, partially covered, until tender, about 30 minutes.
• While barley is cooking, in a baking pan toast walnuts in middle of oven until golden, about 7 minutes. Chop parsley. Cut celery and radicchio into 1/4-inch dice. Peel and core pear and cut into 1/4-inch dice.
• Drain barley in a sieve and transfer to a bowl. Add feta to barley and add nuts, parsley, celery, radicchio, pear, lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss salad until combined.

PEA & FETA PEARL BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan or flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 mins, then add the garlic and lemon zest and fry for another 1 min. Add the pearl barley and the stock. Season, bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 mins, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, put the feta in a bowl with the remaining olive oil, half the lemon juice, most of the mint and a good grinding of black pepper. Leave to marinate while the barley cooks.
• Remove the lid from the barley and cook for 5 mins more. Increase the heat then add the peas, half the feta and all the feta juices. Cook for 3 mins, then check the seasoning. Divide between four bowls and top with the remaining feta and mint.