Pecan Barley Salad Food

CRANBERRY-PECAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Cook wheat berries according to package directions; drain and cool. Meanwhile, combine the next 5 ingredients; add wheat berries. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Start by carmelizing pecans.
• Melt butter in pan.
• Add brown sugar and stir unti mixture bubbles and doesn't appear to greasy or too dry.
• Add pecans, stir and cook until well coated.
• Place on cookie sheet to dry and cool.
• Prepare the salad dressing.
• Mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
• Add jam, orange juice and ginger.
• Put greens, cranberries, cheese and carmelized pecans in a salad bowl.
• Toss with salad dressing and serve immediately.
• Try serving for brunch along with"Baked French Toast" and"Bacon and Onion Quiche".

PECAN BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Bring barley, water, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Drain barley in a colander, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
• While barley is simmering, cook pecans in oil in a heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until nuts are toasted 1 shade darker, about 4 minutes.
• Toss nuts and oil with barley and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then season with salt and pepper.

PECAN BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucpan, boil barley, water, and salt.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender.
• While barley is simmering, cook pecans in oil in a heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until nuts are toasted one shade darker, about 4 minutes.
• Remove barley from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
• Drain barley in a colander, rinse under cold water and drain well.
• Toss nuts with barley and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper.

AUTUMN SALAD WITH APPLE & PECANS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, maple pecans, cucumber slices, chopped apple, goat cheese and green onions.
• Toss with the dressing. Taste and add more dressing, if desired.

TWO-BEAN AND BARLEY SALAD WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• To prepare the salad
• In a kettle combine the black beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, simmer them, covered, for 1 hour, or until they are tender, and drain them well. While the beans are cooking, in a large saucepan combine the barley with 4 cups boiling salted water and simmer it, covered, for 45 minutes, or until it is cooked but still al dente. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it, and drain it well. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. In a large bowl combine the black beans, the barley, and the onion, add the dressing, and toss the salad until it is combined well. The salad may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. In a saucepan of boiling salted water cook the green beans for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are just tender, refresh them under cold water, and drain them well. Cut the beans crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces, add them to the salad with pine nuts and salt and pepper to taste, and toss the salad until it is combined well. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
• To quick soak dried beans
• In a colander rinse the beans under cold water and discard any discolored ones. In a kettle combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and boil the beans for 2 minutes. Remove the kettle from the heat and let the beans soak, covered, for 1 hour.