BARLEY SALAD WITH ALMONDS AND APRICOTS

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This slightly sweet salad makes a very pretty presentation. Use plump and moist dried apricots, not hard and desiccated ones. Use soy yogurt to make this dish vegan.

Provided by NIBLETS

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h25m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups pearl barley
4 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
¾ cup dried apricots, sliced
½ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Rinse barley in a fine sieve. Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the barley, and return to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Pour oil into a small skillet, and place over medium heat. Add onion, and saute until golden brown.
  • In a serving dish, combine barley, onion, apricots, almonds, and parsley. Toss.
  • In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the barley mixture ,and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 125.9 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

Jude Boss
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this salad. The barley was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful.


Md Habib Munsi
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet apricots and crunchy almonds.


rickshit ks
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I love the addition of the fresh herbs in this salad. They really brighten up the dish.


DJK_OFFICAL
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. I added some grilled chicken to my salad and it was delicious.


F Ahamed MD
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I'm not usually a fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this salad. The barley was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


NotEvenGalaxy
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day. The flavors had really melded together.


Cooper's channel Official
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The barley is a great source of fiber and the apricots add a nice sweetness. I also appreciate that this salad is vegan and gluten-free.


Gary Cook
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


John Gault
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of barley, almonds, and apricots. The dressing is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Perseverance Ellorna Mokwena
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the dried apricots. They added a nice sweetness to the salad.


Baba Adole
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover barley. I always have some on hand, and it's so versatile. I love the combination of barley, apricots, and almonds. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Bachire Y
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish, and the flavors only get better as it sits. I usually add a bit of extra dressing when serving, and I also like to top it with crumbled feta cheese.


Jeseejesee 2
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This barley salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The chewy barley, crunchy almonds, and sweet apricots are perfectly balanced by the tangy dressing. I especially enjoyed the addition of fresh herbs, which really brightened up th